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Living in 천안시

The unemployment rate was 2% at the end of 2025. 천안시, a city in South Korea, had a population of 666,182 in June 2026. The annual precipitation estimate was 1,541.5 mm at the end of 2024. The city covered 636.1 km² in 2020. Population density was 1,037.5 people per km² in 2024.

Lower unemployment than 62% of South Korean cities that publish it and dirtier air than 79% of South Korean cities that publish it.

Which South Korea-wide rules apply when you move to 천안시?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in South KoreaNational rates and thresholds that apply in 천안시.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for 천안시 yet. We do not infer one from another place.

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in 천안시?

The unemployment rate is 2 % (2025). Source: 2025 H2 Local Area Labour Force Survey — municipal key employment indicators2

Unemployment across cities in South KoreaUnemployment in 천안시 is 2.0%. Of 218 cities with data, 34 have unemployment of 0.5 to under 1%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in South Korea per band13 cities: 0% to under 0.5%130–0.534 cities: 0.5% to under 1%340.5–116 cities: 1% to under 1.5%161–1.520 cities: 1.5% to under 2%201.5–215 cities: 2% to under 2.5%152–2.5천안시 2.0%27 cities: 2.5% to under 3%272.5–327 cities: 3% to under 3.5%273–3.532 cities: 3.5% to under 4%323.5–418 cities: 4% to under 4.5%184–4.511 cities: 4.5% to under 5%114.5–53 cities: 5% to under 5.5%35–5.52 cities: 5.5% to under 6%25.5–6

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Unemployment rate2 %country median 2.7%31 Dec 20252025 H2 Local Area Labour Force Survey — municipal key employment indicators2Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to 천안시. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Work24 public employment service — Public employment service

Ministry of Employment and Labor, Republic of Korea

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in 천안시. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
School Count0 schools21 Jul 2026Schoolinfo official open-data callback response10Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Doctors per 1,000 residents3.3 per 1,00031 Dec 2024KOSIS e-RegionIndex doctors per 1,000, 20243Official
Hospital Beds Per 100k1,460 beds per 100,00031 Dec 2024KOSIS e-RegionIndex hospital beds per 1,000, 20244Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in 천안시 under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Doctors per 1,000 residents3.3 per 1,000Verified 2026-07-22
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for 천안시. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Early Adaptation Program — Newcomer Adaptation

Ministry of Justice / Korea Immigration Service

For newly arrived foreign residents, international students, workers, marriage migrants.

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Social Integration Program (KIIP) — Integration course

Ministry of Justice / Korea Immigration Service

For foreign residents in Korea, people within three years of naturalization.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in 천안시.

Climate and air quality

The annual mean temperature estimate was 13.8°C at the end of 2024. Annual PM2.5 was 18 µg/m³ at the end of 2024.

Is the air quality good in 천안시?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 18 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: 2024 Air Environment Annual Report — Appendix 1.3 city annual concentrations1

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
천안시 average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND30°-7°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
천안시 average monthly precipitation, mm0751502253001927386879127284300146564828JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
천안시 average monthly sunshine, hours065130195260167178212222242207161184180205159156JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
천안시 annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit52518.0PM2.5154035.0PM10µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in South KoreaAnnual PM2.5 in 천안시 is 18.0 µg/m³. Of 234 cities with data, 46 have annual PM2.5 of 17 to under 18 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in South Korea per band3 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³39–105 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³510–116 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³611–1217 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³1712–1332 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³3213–1425 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³2514–1527 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³2715–1624 cities: 16 µg/m³ to under 17 µg/m³2416–1746 cities: 17 µg/m³ to under 18 µg/m³4617–1828 cities: 18 µg/m³ to under 19 µg/m³2818–19천안시 18.09 cities: 19 µg/m³ to under 20 µg/m³919–207 cities: 20 µg/m³ to under 21 µg/m³720–214 cities: 21 µg/m³ to under 22 µg/m³421–221 city: 22 µg/m³ to under 23 µg/m³122–23

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM10 — annual mean35 µg/m³country median 30.031 Dec 20242024 Air Environment Annual Report — Appendix 1.3 city annual concentrations1Official
PM2.5 — annual mean18 µg/m³country median 16.031 Dec 20242024 Air Environment Annual Report — Appendix 1.3 city annual concentrations1Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 3 · Feb 5.8 · Mar 11.8 · Apr 18.7 · May 24.1 · Jun 27.5 · Jul 29.5 · Aug 30.2 · Sep 26.1 · Oct 20.4 · Nov 12.8 · Dec 5.2 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Cheonan_47232.csv11Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -7.5 · Feb -5.4 · Mar -0.8 · Apr 4.9 · May 11.4 · Jun 16.8 · Jul 21.2 · Aug 21.3 · Sep 15.2 · Oct 7.4 · Nov 1 · Dec -5.1 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Cheonan_47232.csv11Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -2.4 · Feb 0 · Mar 5.3 · Apr 11.7 · May 17.5 · Jun 21.8 · Jul 24.9 · Aug 25.2 · Sep 20.2 · Oct 13.4 · Nov 6.5 · Dec -0.2 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Cheonan_47232.csv11Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 19 · Feb 27 · Mar 38.3 · Apr 67.5 · May 78.7 · Jun 127 · Jul 284.1 · Aug 299.7 · Sep 146.4 · Oct 55.5 · Nov 47.6 · Dec 27.9 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Cheonan_47232.csv11Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 167.2 · Feb 178.4 · Mar 211.6 · Apr 221.5 · May 241.5 · Jun 207.3 · Jul 160.5 · Aug 184 · Sep 179.8 · Oct 204.8 · Nov 159.2 · Dec 155.5 hours1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Cheonan_47232.csv11Official · nearest-station reading
Annual mean temperature13.75 °C31 Dec 2024NASA POWER 2024 daily point climate observation for South Korea municipalities7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context
Precipitation Annual Mm1,541 mm31 Dec 2024NASA POWER 2024 daily point climate observation for South Korea municipalities7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context

Cities of a similar size in South Korea

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All South Korea cities
송파구650,258 residents전주시620,874 residents평택시619,670 residents남양주시727,440 residents안산시609,240 residents부천시755,453 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in 천안시?

The published population was 666,182 people in June 2026. Source: MOIS resident registration population by si/gun/gu, June 20265

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
천안시 residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport95.5%Foreign residents 4.5%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area636.1 km²2020Official KOSIS visual statistics, Korea City Statistics, regional area; joined to the archived MOIS/KOSIS si-gun-gu code and name.8Official
Foreign residents30,179 people31 Mar 2026Registered foreigners by local government, March 20269Official
Population density1,037 people/km²31 Dec 2024Exact si-gun-gu density derived from archived official MOIS/KOSIS resident population and exact official KOSIS area row.8Official
Population Female324,520 people30 Jun 2026MOIS resident-registration population, sex and household counts by administrative area, June 20266Official
Population Male341,662 people30 Jun 2026MOIS resident-registration population, sex and household counts by administrative area, June 20266Official
Population666,182 people30 Jun 2026MOIS resident registration population by si/gun/gu, June 20265Official

Is 천안시 a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker58%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–68%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 55–73%
Student41%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 32–50%
Family48%strong on family, weak on safety · range 38–58%
Retirement46%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 35–57%
Foreign residents30,179 people31 Mar 2026Official source · Registered foreigners by local government, March 2026
Population666,182 people30 Jun 2026Official source · MOIS resident registration population by si/gun/gu, June 2026
Unemployment rate2 %31 Dec 2025Official source · 2025 H2 Local Area Labour Force Survey — municipal key employment indicators
PM10 — annual mean35 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · 2024 Air Environment Annual Report — Appendix 1.3 city annual concentrations
PM2.5 — annual mean18 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · 2024 Air Environment Annual Report — Appendix 1.3 city annual concentrations
Annual mean temperature13.75 °C31 Dec 2024Official source · NASA POWER 2024 daily point climate observation for South Korea municipalities
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-07-31

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households321,680 households30 Jun 2026MOIS resident-registration population, sex and household counts by administrative area, June 20266Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in 천안시?

The published population was 666,182 people in June 2026. Source: MOIS resident registration population by si/gun/gu, June 2026.

Is the air quality good in 천안시?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 18 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: 2024 Air Environment Annual Report — Appendix 1.3 city annual concentrations.

What is the unemployment rate in 천안시?

The unemployment rate is 2 % (2025). Source: 2025 H2 Local Area Labour Force Survey — municipal key employment indicators.

How many foreign residents live in 천안시?

30,179 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Registered foreigners by local government, March 2026.

Is 천안시 a good place to live?

천안시 may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). 천안시, South Korea: jobs, air quality, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/kr/cheon-ansi/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {천안시, South Korea: jobs, air quality, climate},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
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  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/kr/cheon-ansi/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. 2024 Air Environment Annual Report — Appendix 1.3 city annual concentrations 2024 Air Environment Annual Report · airkorea.or.kr · checked 2026-07-22
  2. 2025 H2 Local Area Labour Force Survey — municipal key employment indicators 2025 H2 Local Area Labour Force Survey · korea.kr · checked 2026-07-22
  3. KOSIS e-RegionIndex doctors per 1,000, 2024 kosis.kr · checked 2026-07-22
  4. KOSIS e-RegionIndex hospital beds per 1,000, 2024 kosis.kr · checked 2026-07-22
  5. MOIS resident registration population by si/gun/gu, June 2026 jumin.mois.go.kr · checked 2026-07-21
  6. MOIS resident-registration population, sex and household counts by administrative area, June 2026 jumin.mois.go.kr · checked 2026-07-22
  7. NASA POWER 2024 daily point climate observation for South Korea municipalities power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-07-22
  8. Official KOSIS visual statistics, Korea City Statistics, regional area; joined to the archived MOIS/KOSIS si-gun-gu code and name. kosis.kr · checked 2026-07-15
  9. Registered foreigners by local government, March 2026 immigration.go.kr · checked 2026-07-21
  10. Schoolinfo official open-data callback response schoolinfo.go.kr · checked 2026-07-21
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  1. WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Cheonan_47232.csv WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31

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