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Andong, South Korea
Gyeongsangbuk-do · South Korea
Andong is a large city in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea with a population of 153,348. Elevation: 338 ft (103 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
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About Andong
Andong is a city in South Korea, and the capital of North Gyeongsang Province. It is the largest city in the northern part of the province with a population of 167,821 as of October 2010. The Nakdong River flows through the city. Andong is a market centre for the surrounding agricultural areas.
People
Climate
| Population | 153,348 |
| Population Density | 261 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.5664°, 128.7228° |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
| Country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| State / Province | Gyeongsangbuk-do |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.5 inches (1,130 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.7 inches (9 cm) |
About Andong
Andong is a large city in South Korea (Gyeongsangbuk-do) with a population of 153,348. The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet (103 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.
Climate in Andong
Andong has an average annual temperature of 11.8°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1159 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below South Korea avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Area | 586.5 sq mi (1,519.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 261/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5664°N, 128.7228°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1643 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
Andong has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.2") and December the driest (1.0").
Colleges & Universities in Andong
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geondong University | University | — | — |
| Gyeongkuk National University | University | — | Visit → |
| Gyeongkuk National University | College | — | Visit → |
| Korea Open University | University | — | — |
| Kyungbuk College | University | — | — |
| 가톨릭상지대학교 | College | — | — |
| 안동과학대학교 | University | — | — |
| 영주폴리텍6대학 | University | — | — |
Schools in Andong
33 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 안동진명학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 한국생명과학고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Kyeong-an Girls' Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Andong Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Yeongga Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Andong Gangnam Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Seonghui Girls' High School | — | — | — | — |
| Gyeongan High School | — | — | — | — |
| 안동고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Yeongho Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 경안여자고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 경안중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 송현초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 서후초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 서선초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 남산초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 일직초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 와룡초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 복주초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 경북하이텍고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 성창여자고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Bokju Girls' Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| 서부초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Yeongnam Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Andong Girls' High School | — | — | — | — |
| Andong Girls' Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Gilju Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gilju Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Yongsang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 안동동부초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Andong Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 경일고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 길원여자고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Andong
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Andong
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andong Arts & Culture Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Andong Municipal Museum | ||||
| Andong Traditional Cultural Contents Museum | ||||
| Andong Water Museum | ||||
| Andongdongnipundong Memorial Hall | ||||
| Confucian Culture Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Confucian Land | ||||
| Gyeongsangbukdosallim Science Museum | ||||
| Hahoe Mask Museum | ||||
| Soju Museum | ||||
| Yugyomunhwa Museum | ||||
| 국립경국대학교 박물관 | ||||
| 물문화관 | ||||
| 세계물포럼기념센터 | ||||
| 예천박물관 |
Libraries in Andong
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andong Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gangnam Children Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gyeongbuk Provincial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gyeongbuk Provincial Library Yongsang | 0.0 | |||||
| Pungsan library | 0.0 | |||||
| 경북도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 국립경국대학교 중앙도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 명륜도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 하이탑독서실 | 0.0 | |||||
| 해오름독서실 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Andong
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andong Gu Market | |||||
| 안동중앙 신시장 | |||||
| 영주 종합시장 | |||||
| 용상시장 |
Hotels in Andong
10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Andong
122 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Andong
32 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Andong
6 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Andong
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Andong
8 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Andong
2 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Andong
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Andong
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Andong
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Andong
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Andong
22 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Andong
30 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Andong
9 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Andong
4 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Andong
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Andong
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O2 Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| HiOne Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Andong
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Daegu International Airport | TAE | Large Airport |
| Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) | KPO | Medium Airport |
| Yecheon Airbase | YEC | Medium Airport |
| Jecheon (G-605) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jukbyeon Emergency Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Sangju Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Uljin Airport | UJN | Small Airport |
| Yeongju Emergency Runway Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Andong
12 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Andong Mail Center | |
| Andong Post Office | |
| Beopsang Postoffice | |
| Gangnam Post Office | |
| Okdong Post Office | |
| Samsan Post Office | |
| Yongsang Post Office | |
| 국립경국대학교 우체국365 | |
| 서후우체국 | |
| 신안동 우편취급국 | |
| 안동 용상동 우체국 | |
| 와룡우체국 |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Andong
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Seowon, Korean Neo-Confucian Academies | Cultural | 2019 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Andong
44 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Beomjongru of Haedongsa | |
| Haedongsa Temple | |
| Methodist Church | |
| 광명교회 | |
| 광성교회 | |
| 남문교회 | |
| 동문교회 | |
| 동부교회 | |
| 동인사 | |
| 두레교회 | |
| 모운사 | |
| 목성동 주교좌 성당 | |
| 법제사 | |
| 벧엘교회 | |
| 보현사 | |
| 본관 | |
| 사제숙소동 | |
| 산돌교회 | |
| 새시은교회 | |
| 서악사 |
Quick Facts
Around Andong
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Andong
2 places within 15 km
- • Andong Folk Village
- • Gumue Village Viewpoint
🇰🇷 About South Korea
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Andong
Public Holidays in South Korea
17 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Andong
What is the population of Andong?
Andong has a population of 153,348 residents and is located in South Korea. The population density is 261 people per square mile, spread across 586.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Andong?
Andong has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.5 inches, with 3.7 inches of snow.