Living in Jangseong (장성)
Jangseong (장성) is a large place in South Jeolla (전라남도), South Korea, home to 42,129 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 19%, #27 of 149), nature lovers (top 39%, #58 of 149), single parents (top 42%, #58 of 141).
Residents42,129
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport50 km (Muan International)
Nearest city of 100k+18 km
Within 30 km2,047,200 people
Sea coast28 km
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 170 m, height range 220 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Seoul253 km
Within 10 km42,129 people
Greater areaGreater Gwangju, 18 km out
Winter daylight9 h 46 min, sunset 9:24
See Jangseong (장성) on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Jangseong (장성)
- It is part of Greater Gwangju, 18 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 46 min and sets around 9:24; in late June it sets around 12:51.
How Jangseong (장성) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in South Korea. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In South Korea | In South Jeolla (전라남도) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 60 | #104 of 141 | #16 of 19 | Map |
| Low-income household | 67 | #83 of 149 | #10 of 19 | Map |
| Low-income family | 70 | #63 of 141 | #8 of 19 | Map |
| Single parent | 72 | #58 of 141 | #8 of 19 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #107 of 141 | #19 of 19 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 69 | #122 of 141 | #19 of 19 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #69 of 149 | #15 of 19 | Map |
| Single professional | 49 | #87 of 137 | #11 of 18 | Map |
| Young professional | 49 | #89 of 132 | #11 of 17 | Map |
| DINKS | 52 | #85 of 125 | #10 of 16 | Map |
| Remote worker | 67 | #117 of 148 | #16 of 19 | Map |
| Commuter | 67 | #88 of 133 | #10 of 17 | Map |
| Car-free household | 43 | #97 of 121 | #11 of 14 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #85 of 86 | #12 of 12 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 70 | #78 of 141 | #9 of 19 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 64 | #82 of 149 | #9 of 19 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 33 | #95 of 126 | #11 of 16 | Map |
| Expat professional | 60 | #85 of 148 | #9 of 19 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 57 | #100 of 141 | #11 of 19 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 65 | #58 of 149 | #11 of 19 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 15 | #101 of 149 | #11 of 19 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 39 | #88 of 149 | #16 of 19 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 54 | #73 of 149 | #12 of 19 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 44 | #113 of 149 | #14 of 19 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 56 | #86 of 149 | #10 of 19 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 77 | #27 of 149 | #2 of 19 | Map |
| Coastal living | 68 | #75 of 97 | #15 of 18 | Map |
| Business owner | 74 | #71 of 149 | #6 of 19 | Map |
| Digital native | 35 | #102 of 138 | #12 of 18 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Koch'ang (고창군) 17 km
- Damyang (담양) 18 km
- Masan (마산) 19 km
- Gwangju (광주시, Gwangju) 20 km
- Yeonggwang (영광) 25 km
- Naju (나주시) 30 km
- Hwasun (화순) 32 km
- Jeongeup (정읍시) 36 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.