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Tonghae

City in Gangwon, South Korea

Overview

Tonghae is a small coastal city on South Korea's east coast, famous for its fresh seafood, scenic harbors, and friendly locals. The city blends natural beauty with a laid-back charm, making it a peaceful getaway from urban crowds.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
South Korea
Special Self Governing Province
Gangwon
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
37.54°, 129.11°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost
$1,055
Local Cost
$600
Local Income
$1,600
Cashless
70
English
30
Temperature
13.1°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
3.0°C
Record High
32.8°C
Record Low
-13.0°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1329 mm
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
11
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
KAG
Distance
27 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 55/100.

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