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Gongju
City in South Chungcheong, South Korea
Overview
Gongju is a historic city in South Chungcheong province, famed for its ancient Baekje relics and laid-back riverside charm. It's compact, welcoming, and offers easy access to both heritage sites and outdoor activities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Korea
Province
South Chungcheong
Population
102,960
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
36.46°, 127.12°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
77
LGBTQ+ Safety
48
Traffic Safety
74
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,097
Local Cost
$550
Local Income
$1,750
Cashless
67
English
37
Temperature
11.7°C
Summer Avg
23.7°C
Winter Avg
-0.8°C
Record High
38.8°C
Record Low
-17.4°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1229 mm
Internet Speed
43 Mbps
Upload
5 Mbps
Latency
44 ms
City Vibrancy
36
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
4
Parks
25
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CJJ
Distance
44 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 71/100.
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