Living in Yeonggwang (영광)
Yeonggwang (영광) is a large place in South Jeolla (전라남도), South Korea, home to 51,688 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 22%, #32 of 149), people who want to live by the sea (top 27%, #26 of 97), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 27%, #40 of 149).
Residents51,688
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport34 km (Muan International)
Nearest city of 100k+34 km
Within 30 km166,800 people
Sea coast9 km
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 170 m, height range 200 m
Main railway line21.2 km
Distance to Seoul258 km
Within 10 km51,688 people
Winter daylight9 h 46 min, sunset 9:26
See Yeonggwang (영광) on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Yeonggwang (영광)
- The Yellow Sea is 9 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 46 min and sets around 9:26; in late June it sets around 12:52.
How Yeonggwang (영광) 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 | 57 | #115 of 141 | #18 of 19 | Map |
| Low-income household | 52 | #128 of 149 | #16 of 19 | Map |
| Low-income family | 67 | #103 of 141 | #13 of 19 | Map |
| Single parent | 69 | #105 of 141 | #14 of 19 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 70 | #83 of 141 | #15 of 19 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 71 | #112 of 141 | #18 of 19 | Map |
| Early retiree | 64 | #95 of 149 | #17 of 19 | Map |
| Single professional | 28 | #120 of 137 | #15 of 18 | Map |
| Young professional | 30 | #120 of 132 | #15 of 17 | Map |
| DINKS | 29 | #120 of 125 | #16 of 16 | Map |
| Remote worker | 66 | #122 of 148 | #19 of 19 | Map |
| Commuter | 46 | #126 of 133 | #16 of 17 | Map |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 58 | #126 of 141 | #16 of 19 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 55 | #120 of 149 | #14 of 19 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 22 | #110 of 126 | #14 of 16 | Map |
| Expat professional | 41 | #125 of 148 | #15 of 19 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 57 | #104 of 141 | #12 of 19 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 64 | #61 of 149 | #12 of 19 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 14 | #115 of 149 | #14 of 19 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 58 | #40 of 149 | #8 of 19 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 50 | #81 of 149 | #14 of 19 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 37 | #139 of 149 | #19 of 19 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 47 | #112 of 149 | #14 of 19 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 76 | #32 of 149 | #5 of 19 | Map |
| Coastal living | 79 | #26 of 97 | #7 of 18 | Map |
| Business owner | 49 | #128 of 149 | #16 of 19 | Map |
| Digital native | 28 | #116 of 138 | #14 of 18 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Koch'ang (고창군) 24 km
- Jangseong (장성) 25 km
- Muan 32 km
- Naju (나주시) 33 km
- Masan (마산) 34 km
- Gwangju (광주시, Gwangju) 39 km
- Damyang (담양) 43 km
- Hwasun (화순) 50 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.