Location & Surroundings

Busan is a first-order administrative division in South Korea with 3,343,903 inhabitants, at 52 m elevation. The national capital Seoul is about 330 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Busan / Gimhae International Airport, 11 km away.

Also known as: 釜山 · 부산 · Pusan-gwangyŏksi · 부산시 · 釜山廣域市 · 부산광역시

Overview

Busan is metropolitan city of South Korea — KO 대한민국 영남권의 최대 도시이자 광역시.

It is located in South Korea, Gyeongsang, Asia.

The population is about 3,453,198 (2018).

It covers about 770 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 30 metre.

Also known as: Pusan, Pusang, Busan Metropolitan City, Pusan Metropolitan City, Fuzan

Media

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Flag

Flag Flag of Busan (2023).svg

Flag

Flag Flag of Busan (1995–2023).svg

Flag

Flag Flag of Busan (1962–1995).svg

Coat of arms

Coat of arms Symbol of Busan (2023–).svg

Coat of arms

Coat of arms Symbol of Busan (1995–2023).svg

Locator map

Locator map Busan in South Korea 2023.svg

Basic Data

  • Country South Korea
  • Located in South Korea
  • Area 770 square kilometre
  • Type first-order administrative division (ADM1)
  • a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States

Geography

  • Coordinates
    35° 8' 0" N, 129° 3' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 52 m
  • Timezone Asia/Seoul
  • Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 3,343,903
  • Pop. Density 10,327 p/km²
  • Built-up 40.7%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Won (KRW)
  • Phone Prefix +82

Sun & Local Time

Subdivisions

  • Haeundae-gu
    second-order administrative division Pop: 376,621
  • Saha-gu
    second-order administrative division Pop: 292,717
  • Buk-gu
    second-order administrative division Pop: 275,773
  • Dongnae-gu
    second-order administrative division Pop: 269,086
  • Nam-gu
    second-order administrative division Pop: 255,387
  • Yeonje-gu
    second-order administrative division Pop: 212,400
  • Geumjeong-gu
    second-order administrative division Pop: 210,905
  • Sasang-gu
    second-order administrative division Pop: 199,406
  • Suyeong-gu
    second-order administrative division Pop: 172,329
  • Yeongdo-gu
    second-order administrative division Pop: 162,961
  • Gangseo District
    second-order administrative division Pop: 142,902
  • Gijang-gun
    second-order administrative division Pop: 103,784
  • Seo-gu
    second-order administrative division Pop: 103,337
  • Dong-gu
    second-order administrative division Pop: 86,308
  • Jung-gu
    second-order administrative division Pop: 37,904
  • Busanjin-gu
    second-order administrative division

Places in Busan-si

Castles & Historic in Busan-si

Hotels in Busan-si

Mountains & Terrain in Busan-si

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Parks & Nature in Busan-si

Transport in Busan-si

Water in Busan-si

Alternate Names

ko zh ja
釜山
ko
부산
ko
Pusan-gwangyŏksi
ko
부산시
ko
釜山廣域市
ko
부산광역시
en
Busan
ja zh
釜山市
zh
釜山广域市
ja
釜山広域市
Husan Hu
Husan
Fuzan-fu
Fusan-fu
Pusan
el
Μπούσαν
Busan-gwangyeoksi
Pusan-si
Pusan-pu
Pusan-jikhalsi
Pusan-chikhalsi
Pusan-bu

Weather in Busan-si

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Busan-si, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 21.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 24.7 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 520 W/m2.

Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NE (63 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,018.2 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a

Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 21.4 2.1 63 87 1,018.2 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 23.1 3.5 50 73 1,020.0 0.00 / 0.00 43 75.7 n/a
12h 24.7 4.4 82 66 1,018.1 0.00 / 0.00 63 520.5 n/a
18h 22.0 5.3 49 79 1,019.5 0.00 / 0.00 99 91.5 n/a
Tomorrow 21.0 3.8 33 80 1,019.0 0.00 / 0.00 78 0.0 n/a
30h 22.5 4.9 50 74 1,020.3 0.01 / 0.01 8 75.2 n/a
36h 24.0 5.6 77 66 1,017.9 0.00 / 0.00 8 605.4 n/a
42h 21.4 4.2 55 79 1,018.5 0.00 / 0.00 7 99.9 n/a
Monday 20.8 2.1 48 82 1,016.6 0.15 / 0.15 100 0.0 n/a
54h 19.1 2.3 52 89 1,016.1 12.48 / 12.63 95 3.8 n/a
60h 19.6 2.1 310 87 1,013.9 0.00 / 1.67 97 152.2 n/a
66h 18.6 1.3 333 87 1,014.5 0.00 / 0.36 100 20.6 n/a
Tuesday 17.4 4.4 308 79 1,014.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Busan-si?
Now 21.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 24.7 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 520 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Busan-si today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 11h 31m.
What is the local time in Busan-si?
Local time is 09:31. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Busan-si?
Busan-si is a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Busan-si?
Population about 3,343,903.
What is the elevation of Busan-si?
DEM 52 m.
Where is Busan-si located?
It is at 35.13333, 129.05000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Busan-si in?
It is in South Korea.

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Last updated 2025-03-29
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