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Gwangyang
City in South Jeolla, South Korea
Overview
Gwangyang is a riverside city in South Jeolla, South Korea, known for its steel industry and scenic cherry blossom spots. It offers a blend of industrial development and natural beauty, attracting both workers and travelers seeking quieter, local experiences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Korea
Province
South Jeolla
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
34.94°, 127.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
77
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,005
Local Cost
$570
Local Income
$2,000
Cashless
70
English
30
Temperature
12.0°C
Summer Avg
23.2°C
Winter Avg
0.1°C
Record High
36.5°C
Record Low
-16.0°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1407 mm
Internet Speed
504 Mbps
Upload
238 Mbps
Latency
46 ms
City Vibrancy
54
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
1
Parks
50
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
270.0
Airport
RSU
Distance
13 km
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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 2025-12-10.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 66/100.
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