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Gwangyang-si

City in South Jeolla, South Korea

Overview

Gwangyang-si is a lively city in South Jeolla province renowned for its steel industry and beautiful natural surroundings. Situated along the Seomjingang River, the city offers an intriguing mix of traditional markets, industrial energy, and scenic coastal spots.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
South Korea
Province
South Jeolla
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
35.04°, 127.61°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
76
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
64
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,115
Local Cost
$620
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
82
English
38
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
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
Airport
RSU
Distance
22 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-10.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 64/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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