Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
10.3M
Population
605 km2
Area
291 Mbps
Internet
38m
Elevation
UTC+09:00
Timezone
OVERVIEW
Seoul is a capital city in South Korea with a population of 10.3M. Internet speeds average 291 Mbps download. The city has 57,567 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
South Korea
Region
Eastern Asia
Population
10.3M
Timezone
UTC+09:00
Elevation
38 m
Language
Korean
Status
Capital City
GPS
37.57, 126.98
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Food
14,277 restaurants mapped in Seoul
Tech
291 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
A major metropolitan center with 10,349,312 people
INFRASTRUCTURE
57,567 total POIs 95.1 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
14,277
Cafes
3,314
Bars
1,175
Fast Food
923
Shopping
Supermarkets
1,022
Convenience
2,439
Shopping Malls
172
Healthcare
Hospitals
217
Clinics
1,273
Pharmacies
633
Education
Schools
1,836
Universities
119
Libraries
520
Recreation
Parks
2,954
Playgrounds
1,638
Sports
522
Cinemas
105
Museums
224
Theatres
135
Transport
Bus Stops
9,624
Train Stations
342
Fuel Stations
555
Services
Banks
1,187
ATMs
129
Post Offices
389
Police
490
Fire Stations
82
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
291 Mbps
Download
245 Mbps
Upload
6ms
Latency
54,409
Tests
20,599
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: May - Sep
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F
7°
M
12°
A
18°
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22°
J
24°
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22°
A
18°
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12°
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7°
N
3°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Seoul known for?
Seoul is a city in South Korea. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Seoul?
Seoul has an average download speed of 291 Mbps and upload speed of 245 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the population of Seoul?
The population of Seoul is approximately 10.3M.
What infrastructure does Seoul have?
Seoul has 57,567 mapped points of interest, including 14,277 restaurants, 217 hospitals, 1,836 schools.
What country is Seoul in?
Seoul is located in South Korea.
