Altitude of Busan, South Korea

The altitude of Busan, South Korea is 428 meters.

Busan, South Korea, is located in the southeast of the Korean Peninsula and is the second largest city in South Korea, second only to the capital Seoul. Busan is located south of the 35th parallel north, bounded by the Sea of ??Japan to the east, the Nakdong River to the west, the South China Sea to the south, and Gyeongsangnam-do to the north. The city has a total area of ??1,008 square kilometers, with moderate altitude and diverse terrain.

The altitude of Busan is generally not high, and the altitude of most areas in the city is below 100 meters. The elevation in the center of the city is low and gradually increases as the terrain spreads to the periphery. The terrain of Busan is mainly hills and mountains. The highest mountain in the city is Geumjeongsan Mountain with an altitude of 428 meters. In addition, there are some hills with higher altitudes in the urban area, such as Taizong Mountain, Hutou Mountain, etc.

Altitude has a significant impact on Busan’s climate. Because Busan is located in a coastal area with a low altitude, the climate is relatively warm in winter and cooler in summer. In addition, altitude also has a certain impact on precipitation. As altitude increases, precipitation gradually increases. This provides favorable conditions for urban greening, making Busan a city with beautiful environment and distinct four seasons.

Features of Busan

Busan, the second largest city in South Korea, is located at the southeastern tip of the Korean Peninsula, bounded by the Sea of ??Japan to the east, the Nakdong River to the west, the South China Sea to the south, and Gyeongsangnam to the north. road. As a coastal city, Busan has many unique features.

Busan’s climate is characterized by its significant maritime subtropical monsoon climate. The annual average temperature is about 15°C, and the annual average precipitation is more than 2,000 mm. Summers are hot and humid with many typhoons, while winters are relatively dry and windy. Due to the influence of the ocean, the temperature in Busan from May to July is cooler than that in inland areas of South Korea.

Busan’s geographical environment is rich and diverse. In the northwest are the remnants of the Taebaek Mountains, including Geumjeong Mountain, Baiyang Mountain, Goyuan Mountain and other mountains. These mountains form a beautiful natural landscape in the urban area and provide citizens and tourists with a good place for leisure and entertainment.

In terms of food, Busan is famous for its seafood. To eat sashimi, go to the "Zan Erqi" market or a Japanese restaurant. In addition, Haeundae is famous for its grilled steaks. Seafood and scallion pancakes made of flour, seafood and green onions are a famous snack of Dongnae Hot Spring.

The above content refers to Baidu Encyclopedia-Busan Metropolitan City