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충청남도 (South Chungcheong Province)•KOGL Type 1•License
Dangjin-siSouth Korea
City Overview of Dangjin-si
Dangjin-si offers a quiet, grounded lifestyle just steps from the Yellow Sea, ideal for expats seeking affordability and a break from urban intensity. Daily life moves at a manageable pace, with reliable public transport connecting key areas and modest housing costs making it a practical base for families or remote workers. Healthcare is functional, though specialized care may require travel to larger cities. While the expat community is minimal and integration requires initiative, locals are generally respectful and the safety level is solid. It’s a place that suits those comfortable off the beaten path—less convenience, perhaps, but more authenticity.
Population
32,778
Area
163 km²
Density
201 per km²
Founded
-
Language
Korean
Distance to Coast
3 km
Districts & Neighborhoods in Dangjin-si
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Climate & Weather in Dangjin-si
Dangjin-si has a humid continental climate (Köppen Dwa), with hot, humid summers and cold, drier winters. Long-term normals show most rain falling in the summer monsoon season, while annual precipitation is about 1,165.5 mm and average annual temperature is around 17.4°C, consistent with a warm-temperate Korean mainland climate. The current weather reference also fits the city’s typically humid summer conditions.
Summer Average
27°C
Winter Average
-1°C
Climate Type
Humid Continental
Rainy Days
86
Sunny Days
200
Humidity
74%
Spring
March - May
10-23°C
Spring is generally mild and quickly warms from cool March conditions to pleasant May weather. Rainfall is moderate, and increasing humidity and cloudiness often appear toward late spring.
Moderate rainfall
Summer
June - August
26-30°C
Summer is hot, humid, and the wettest season, with the East Asian monsoon bringing heavy rain in July and August. Heat and moisture are common, and clear-sky periods are often brief between rain events.
Very High rainfall
Autumn
September - November
12-25°C
Autumn is one of the most comfortable seasons, with warm September weather cooling steadily through November. Rainfall decreases after the monsoon, and skies are often clearer than in summer.
Moderate rainfall
Winter
December - February
-4-5°C
Winter is cold and relatively dry, with January typically the coldest month. Periods of wind and occasional snowfall can occur, but winters are usually less snowy than in northern inland Korea.
Low rainfall
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Air Quality
Dangjin-si
Advantages
Dangjin-si
Abundant parks and green spaces
Affordable cost of living
Peaceful small-town atmosphere
Strong community connections
Convenient Korean infrastructure access
Disadvantages
Dangjin-si
Limited higher education options
Sparse nightlife and entertainment
Few job opportunities locally
Industrial area pollution concerns
Limited public transportation access
Safety & Security in Dangjin-si
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Moderate
53
/100
South Korea Avg
60
Asia Avg
57
Worldwide Avg
56
Crime & Safety Metrics
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Dangjin-si
South Korea Average
No city-specific data available — showing South Korea country averages instead.
Safety Index
0510
Moderate
Safety from Crime
0510
Moderate
Safe Alone (Day)
0510
Good
Safe Alone (Night)
0510
Good
Safety from Violent Crime
0510
Safe
Safety from Property Crime
0510
Moderate
Environmental & Natural Hazard Risks
Resilience Score: 76/100
No data for Dangjin-si — showing hazard indicators from nearby Seosan (~21 km).
