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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
76
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
64
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$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
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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.
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 64/100.
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