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Gwanak-gu
City in Seoul, South Korea
Overview
Gwanak-gu, set in southern Seoul, is a dynamic district blending youthful energy, thanks to Seoul National University, with serene natural escapes like Mt. Gwanak. The area is known for its lively food scene, buzzing student life, and easy access to hiking trails.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Korea
Special City
Seoul
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
37.48°, 126.95°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,315
Local Cost
$765
Local Income
$2,250
Cashless
90
English
60
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
173 Mbps
Upload
99 Mbps
Latency
29 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
36
Walk Score
36
Footways
72.0
Airport
SSN
Distance
14 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 16 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 92/100.
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