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Kwangyang
City in South Jeolla, South Korea
Overview
Kwangyang is a lively port and industrial city in South Jeolla, known for its dynamic steel industry and stunning mountain and river landscapes. The city blends modern urban life with genuine Korean charm, offering cultural attractions, outdoor activities, and busy local markets.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Korea
Province
South Jeolla
Population
154,266
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
34.98°, 127.59°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
83
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost
$1,105
Local Cost
$575
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
85
English
42
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
51 Mbps
Upload
6 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
45
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
2
Parks
37
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RSU
Distance
15 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 3 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 84/100.
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