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Boseong, Jeollanam-do, South Korea – South Korea Flag

Current Date And Time In Boseong, South Korea

Saturday, 15 August 2026
02:14:27 KST
Currency: South Korean Won (KRW)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (KST)
Population: 37,164
District: Boseong-gun

📍 Cities Near To Boseong


Find cities, states and countries closest to Boseong in Jeollanam-do, South Korea with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Boseong.

📍 Boseong Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Boseong from our regional database:

State / RegionJeollanam-do
DistrictBoseong-gun
Total Population37,164
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude34.7715° N
Center Longitude127.08° E
Elevation162 m (532 ft)
UTC Time Zone+09:00
Population Rank in Jeollanam-do#14 of 18
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Beolgyo Beolgyo16 25 14
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Bongnae Bongnae9 14 8
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Byeollyang Byeollyang22 36 19
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Cheongpung Cheongpung10 15 8
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Deokjin Deokjin22 35 19
West (W)
National Flag Of Dongbok Dongbok21 34 18
North (N)
National Flag Of Donggang Donggang14 23 13
East (E)
National Flag Of Dongmyeon Dongmyeon18 29 16
North (N)
National Flag Of Geumjeong Geumjeong20 32 17
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Gwangju Gwangju28 45 24
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Gyeombaek Gyeombaek6 9 5
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Hancheolli Hancheolli15 24 13
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Hwasun Hwasun21 33 18
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Hwasun Hwasun21 34 18
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Iyang Iyang10 16 8
North-northwest (NNW)

🏳️ States Near To Boseong


States and regions closest to Jeollanam-do (home state of Boseong), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Chungcheongnam-do Chungcheongnam-do128 206 111
North (N)
National Flag Of Daegu Daegu118 191 103
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Daejeon Daejeon118 190 102
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Gwangju Gwangju32 52 28
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Gyeongsangnam-do Gyeongsangnam-do23 37 20
East (E)
National Flag Of Gyeongsangnam-do Gyeongsangnam-do103 165 89
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Jeju-do Jeju-do100 160 86
South (S)
National Flag Of Jeollabuk-do Jeollabuk-do75 120 65
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Jeollabuk-do Jeollabuk-do116 187 101
North (N)
National Flag Of North Chungcheong North Chungcheong154 248 134
North-northeast (NNE)

🌎 Countries Near To Boseong


Countries bordering or closest to South Korea, with aerial distance and compass direction from Boseong's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Hong Kong Hong Kong1,244 2,002 1,081
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Japan Japan586 943 509
East (E)
National Flag Of Macao Macao1,276 2,053 1,108
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of North Korea North Korea307 493 266
North (N)
National Flag Of Northern Mariana Islands Northern Mariana Islands1,677 2,698 1,456
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Taiwan Taiwan936 1,507 813
South-southwest (SSW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Boseong. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Jeollanam-do, South Korea.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Boseong (You)Jeollanam-do37,164
NodongJeollanam-do3.1NNW
MiryeokJeollanam-do3.4NNE
GyeombaekJeollanam-do9.2NE
BongnaeJeollanam-do14.3NNE
YureoJeollanam-do14.8NE
CheongpungJeollanam-do15.4NW
IyangJeollanam-do15.6NNW
JoseongJeollanam-do15.9ENE
JangheungJeollanam-do34,54418.7WSW
MundeokJeollanam-do19.5NNE

🏆 Jeollanam-do City Rankings

How does Boseong rank within Jeollanam-do? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Boseong appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Suncheon276,375
Yeosu268,823
Mokpo268,402
Gwangyang154,266
Muan92,009
Kwangyang89,281
Hwasun59,914
Sinan53,150
Yeonggwang51,688
Yeongam51,573

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Haenam1,013.80
Suncheon907.21
Hwasun786.23
Jangheung617.96
Naju603.69
Yeosu503.33
Gwangyang458.89
Muan436.40
Mokpo50.08

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Mokpo5,359.46
Yeosu534.09
Gwangyang336.17
Suncheon304.64
Muan210.84
Hwasun76.20
Naju70.33
Jangheung55.90
Haenam23.60
✈️ Nearest Airport
Gwangju Airport
IATA: KWJ
46 km (29 mi) from Boseong
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Jeollanam-do Cities
Boseong ranks #14 of 18 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Boseong? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Boseong Sits on the Map

Boseong sits inside Jeollanam-do, South Korea and ranks #14 of 18 cities in Jeollanam-do by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Boseong to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Boseong outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Boseong and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Boseong against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Jeollanam-do city rankings

🌎 Beyond Boseong: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Boseong and the countries closest to Boseong by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near South Korea. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Asia.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Boseong, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Boseong at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Boseong

If you're stringing together stops in Jeollanam-do, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Boseong — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Boseong MapView the Boseong map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Boseong Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Jeollanam-do OverviewExplore the Jeollanam-do state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ South Korea Country DataGet complete South Korea data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Boseong

Which cities are closest to Boseong?

See the Cities Near To Boseong table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Jeollanam-do by population and density.

How is the distance from Boseong to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Boseong and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Boseong map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Boseong will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Boseong to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Boseong?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Boseong. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Jeollanam-do city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Boseong compare in size to the cities near it?

Boseong ranks #14 of 18 cities in Jeollanam-do by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Boseong?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Boseong is Gwangju Airport (KWJ), about 46 km (29 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.