Categories in Pohang
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Pohang
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 2,561 |
| Shopping | 1,001 |
| Real estate | 756 |
| Unreachable | 457 |
| Cafes | 432 |
| Beauty salons | 432 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 428 |
| Clothing stores | 339 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 287 |
Pohang Facts
| Area | 24.8 km² |
| Population | 120,840 |
| Male Population | 62,032 (51.3%) |
| Female Population | 58,808 (48.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +20.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -1.3% |
| Median Age | 39.4 years (Male: 37.7, Female: 41.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $52,879 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 54 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Korean Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 36.03222, 129.36500 |
| Postal Codes | 37699, 37733, 37740, 37786, 37896, More |
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Pohang Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 100,320 | 124,896 | 122,462 | 107,660 | 120,840 | 115,637 | 109,697 |
| Population Density | 4,053.3 / km² | 5,046.3 / km² | 4,948 / km² | 4,349.9 / km² | 4,882.4 / km² | 4,672.2 / km² | 4,432.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPohang Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 1.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pohang | +20.5% | -3.2% | -1.3% |
| North Gyeongsang Province | — | — | — |
| South Korea | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Pohang Median Age
Median Age: 39.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pohang | 39.4 yrs | 41.1 yrs | 37.7 yrs |
| North Gyeongsang Province | 41.3 yrs | 43.5 yrs | 39.2 yrs |
| South Korea | 38 yrs | 39.2 yrs | 36.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Pohang Population Density
Population Density: 4,882 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pohang | 120,840 | 24.8 km² | 4,882 / km² |
| North Gyeongsang Province | 2.5 million | 19,037.4 km² | 132 / km² |
| South Korea | 48.8 million | 99,452.9 km² | 491 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Pohang Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1740 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Pohang
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Pohang Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $10,165 | $17,276 | $27,180 | $46,781 | $52,369 | $57,131 | $52,645 | $52,879 |
| Total GDP | $70.4M | $162.9M | $355.8M | $631M | $769M | $937.6M | $886.8M | $891.7M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Pohang CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pohang | 1,603,055 tn | 13.27 tn | 64,769.9 tons/km² |
| North Gyeongsang Province | 31,424,084 tn | 12.53 tn | 1,650.6 tons/km² |
| South Korea | 595,864,161 tn | 12.2 tn | 5,991.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Pohang CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,603,055 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 13.27 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 64,769.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Cyclone | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10/18 | 8:03 PM | 4.7 | 7.7 km | 5,400 m | 6km SW of Heung-hai, South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 11/15/17 | 7:49 AM | 4.7 | 4.3 km | 10,000 m | 4km W of Hoko, South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 11/15/17 | 5:29 AM | 5.5 | 8.9 km | 10,000 m | 7km WSW of Heung-hai, South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 9/21/16 | 2:53 AM | 3.5 | 32.6 km | 10,000 m | 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 9/19/16 | 11:33 AM | 4.6 | 35.1 km | 8,840 m | 10km SSW of Kyonju, South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 9/12/16 | 11:32 AM | 5.4 | 31 km | 13,000 m | 6km S of Gyeongju, South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 9/12/16 | 10:44 AM | 4.9 | 39.7 km | 10,000 m | 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 7/5/16 | 11:33 AM | 4.7 | 73.3 km | 10,000 m | 52km E of Ulsan, South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 5/29/04 | 10:14 AM | 5.3 | 83.8 km | 29,200 m | South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 12/9/00 | 9:51 AM | 3.8 | 64.5 km | 33,000 m | South Korea | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Pohang
Pohang is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, and a main seaport in the Daegu-Gyeongbuk region. The built-up area of Pohang is located on the alluvium of the mouth of the Hyeongsan River. The city is divided into two wards (gu), Buk-gu ..
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