Categories in Samcheok
Auto Parts StoreCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationMotorcycle DealerNew car dealersTire ShopAlcoholic Beverage WholesalerBottled Water SupplierCommercial fishing and huntingContainer ManufacturerEquipment supplierFarm Equipment SupplierFarmers CooperativeMedical Equipment SupplierOffice Equipment SupplierRice DealerSteel DistributorWater filter supplierWater Works Equipment SupplierWholesalersWindow SupplierChildren and baby clothingClothing storesFabric StoreFashion Accessories StoreLaundry ServiceShoe storesSportswear StoreWomen's clothingCable CompanyInternet Service ProviderMobile phone storesTelecommunications Service ProviderTelevision StationAssociation or OrganizationBuddhist templeChristian ChurchChurchesCity or Town HallDisability Services and Support OrganizationFire StationJudicial ScrivenerJunkyardNon-Profit OrganizationPost OfficePublic utility companySenior Citizen Center
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Samcheok
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 814 |
| Real estate | 194 |
| Shopping | 153 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 149 |
| Unreachable | 124 |
| Other accommodation | 123 |
| Wholesale of machinery | 115 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 110 |
| Cafes | 108 |
| Beauty salons | 102 |
| Construction of buildings | 84 |
Samcheok Facts
| Area | 3.1 km² |
| Population | 6,155 |
| Male Population | 3,108 (50.5%) |
| Female Population | 3,047 (49.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -54.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -29.2% |
| Median Age | 44.3 years (Male: 41.2, Female: 47.6) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Korean Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 37.44056, 129.17083 |
| Postal Codes | 25908, 25909, 25911, 25927, 25930, More |
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Samcheok Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,586 | 10,810 | 8,691 | 6,309 | 6,155 | 5,779 | 5,487 |
| Population Density | 4,347.5 / km² | 3,459.2 / km² | 2,781.1 / km² | 2,018.9 / km² | 1,969.6 / km² | 1,849.3 / km² | 1,755.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSamcheok Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 29.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samcheok | -54.7% | -43.1% | -29.2% |
| Gangwon Province (South Korea) | — | — | — |
| South Korea | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Samcheok Median Age
Median Age: 44.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samcheok | 44.3 yrs | 47.6 yrs | 41.2 yrs |
| Gangwon Province (South Korea) | 40.8 yrs | 42.7 yrs | 39 yrs |
| South Korea | 38 yrs | 39.2 yrs | 36.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Samcheok Population Density
Population Density: 1,970 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samcheok | 6,155 | 3.125 km² | 1,970 / km² |
| Gangwon Province (South Korea) | 1.5 million | 16,841.7 km² | 86.6 / 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
Samcheok Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 700 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 Samcheok
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
Samcheok CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samcheok | 73,383 tn | 11.92 tn | 23,482.5 tons/km² |
| Gangwon Province (South Korea) | 18,847,342 tn | 12.92 tn | 1,119.1 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
Samcheok CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 73,383 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.92 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 23,482.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
| Cyclone | High (9) |
* 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.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/19/19 | 2:16 AM | 4.4 | 55.7 km | 10,000 m | 50km NE of Tonghae, South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 1/20/07 | 11:56 AM | 4.7 | 63.8 km | 10,000 m | South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 12/13/96 | 4:10 AM | 4.8 | 49.1 km | 10,000 m | South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/96 | 8:09 PM | 4.3 | 40 km | 56,500 m | South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 10/6/95 | 12:07 PM | 4.3 | 45.3 km | 33,000 m | South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 2/28/82 | 3:27 PM | 5 | 60.8 km | 10,000 m | South Korea | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

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