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Nowon-gu
City in Seoul, South Korea
Overview
Nowon-gu is a lively northern district of Seoul, known for its residential neighborhoods, lively student communities, and direct access to the Bukhansan mountain trails. The district offers a local, authentic side of Seoul with plenty of parks, markets, and affordable dining options.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Korea
Special City
Seoul
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
37.66°, 127.07°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
83
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
57
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,733
Local Cost
$892
Local Income
$2,250
Cashless
92
English
50
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
286 Mbps
Upload
183 Mbps
Latency
37 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
75
Walk Score
75
Footways
150.0
Airport
SSN
Distance
24 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 2026-03-21.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 71 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 88/100.
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