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Yesan offers a quiet, community-oriented lifestyle with easy access to both countryside calm and regional hubs like Daejeon and Seoul within an hour. Daily life moves at a relaxed pace, ideal for families or those seeking lower stress, while still providing solid public services and functional healthcare. Housing is affordable compared to major Korean cities, and public transport gets you where you need to go—though having a car improves convenience, especially after hours. The expat community is small, which can mean fewer built-in social networks but also quicker integration into local life. It’s a good fit if you value stability and authenticity over urban energy.
Population
39,409
Area
177 km²
Density
223 per km²
Founded
-
Language
Korean
Distance to Coast
10 km
Districts & Neighborhoods in Yesan
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Climate & Weather in Yesan
Yesan has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa) with hot, humid summers and cold, comparatively dry winters. Annual mean temperature is about 13.1°C, with precipitation around 133 mm and about 116 rainy days per year; the broader South Korea climate pattern is monsoonal, with most rainfall concentrated from late spring through summer. The current warm, clear conditions are consistent with summer heat in the region, but long-term averages show much cooler winters and a strong seasonal cycle.
Summer Average
26°C
Winter Average
2°C
Climate Type
Humid subtropical
Rainy Days
116
Sunny Days
210
Humidity
68%
Spring
March - May
10-20°C
Spring is mild to warm and often changes quickly, with increasing sunshine and rising humidity toward late spring. Rainfall begins to increase as the monsoon season approaches.
Moderate rainfall
Summer
June - August
23-31°C
Summer is hot, humid, and the wettest time of year, with frequent rain and occasional heavy downpours. Conditions can feel muggy for much of the season.
Very High rainfall
Autumn
September - November
10-22°C
Autumn is generally pleasant, with cooler temperatures, lower humidity, and clearer skies than summer. Rainfall tapers off through the season.
Moderate rainfall
Winter
December - February
-6-5°C
Winter is cold and often dry, with frequent clear days and occasional snow or freezing conditions. Inland location means temperatures can drop below freezing at night.
Low rainfall
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Air Quality
Yesan
Advantages
Yesan
693 parks for outdoor recreation
Affordable small-town living
Close-knit community atmosphere
Easy access to nature
Low traffic congestion
Peaceful rural lifestyle
Disadvantages
Yesan
Limited job opportunities
Aging population crisis
Poor public transportation
Few entertainment options
Brain drain to Seoul
Safety & Security in Yesan
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Moderate
51
/100
South Korea Avg
60
Asia Avg
57
Worldwide Avg
56
Crime & Safety Metrics
Thermometer compares Yesan to South Korea averages using different marker styles.Compare:
Yesan
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: 84/100
No data for Yesan — showing hazard indicators from nearby Cheonan (~28 km).
