Geography
Location
Busan is located on the southeastern tip of the Korean Peninsula at 128° east longitude and 35° north latitude. It is an international city linking the continent and the sea. Busan is located on the same latitude as Tokyo, Kabul, Los Angeles, Memphis, Beirut and Algiers. Busan is about 8 hours and 37 minutes ahead of World Standard Time, and about 24 minutes behind Korean Standard Time.
| Point | Longitude and Latitude | |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern end | Gijang-gun Jangan-eup Hyoam-ri | East longitude 129° 18' 13" |
| Western end | Gangseo-gu Cheonga-dong Mibaeg-do | East longitude 128° 45' 54" |
| Southern end | Saha-gu Dadae-dong Namhyeong-jaedo | North latitude 34° 52' 50" |
| Northern end | Gijang-gun Jangan-eup Myeongrye-ri | North latitude 35° 23' 36" |
Climate
Located within the temperate monsoon zone and influenced by the maritime climate, the city has four distinct seasons. Busan is relatively warm throughout the year with the average annual temperature being 14.9°C and the average winter temperature being 3.8°C.The winds are strong due to its location next to the ocean, but such conditions are advantageous in the summer time, as Busan is cooler than other regions.
Land and Climate Statistics
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