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Gangseo-gu

City in Seoul, South Korea

Overview

Gangseo-gu, located on the western edge of Seoul, is a diverse district blending modern developments with traditional residential neighborhoods. It offers riverside parks, convenient airport access, and a mix of local markets and shopping centers.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
South Korea
Special City
Seoul
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
37.56°, 126.82°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
58
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,792
Local Cost
$1,050
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
89
English
56
Temperature
11.2°C
Summer Avg
23.3°C
Winter Avg
-1.7°C
Record High
35.4°C
Record Low
-21.3°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1240 mm
Internet Speed
341 Mbps
Upload
279 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
85
Walk Score
85
Footways
170.0
Airport
GMP
Distance
2 km

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 10 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 85/100.

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