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Ara-dong, South Korea

Jeju-do · South Korea

Ara-dong is a mid-size city in Jeju-do, South Korea with a population of 40,448. Elevation: 584 ft (178 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

40,448 Population 1,394/sq mi density
584 ft Elevation 178 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
76.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Seoul Timezone

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About Ara-dong

Ara-dong

Jeju City is the capital of the Jeju Province in South Korea and the largest city on Jeju Island. The city is served by Jeju International Airport.

People

Population40,448
Density1,394/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain76.4 in/yr
Sunny Days197/yr
Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Population40,448
Population Density1,394 / sq mi
Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Coordinates33.4689°, 126.5275°
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Country🇰🇷 South Korea
State / ProvinceJeju-do
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation76.4 inches (1,941 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.8 inches (7 cm)

About Ara-dong

Ara-dong is a mid-size city in South Korea (Jeju-do) with a population of 40,448. The city sits at an elevation of 584 feet (178 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.

Climate in Ara-dong

Ara-dong has an average annual temperature of 16.3°C (61°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.5°C), the coldest is Jan (6.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1518 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.1°C / 43°F 3.7° / 8.5° 65.9
Feb 7°C / 45°F 4.1° / 9.9° 59.9
Mar 10°C / 50°F 6.6° / 13.4° 92.8
Apr 14.2°C / 58°F 10.5° / 17.8° 87.0
May 18.6°C / 65°F 15° / 22.1° 95.1
Jun 22.1°C / 72°F 19.2° / 25° 173.8
Jul 26.3°C / 79°F 23.5° / 29.1° 222.9
Aug 27.5°C / 82°F 24.9° / 30.1° 280.8
Sep 23.6°C / 74°F 21° / 26.1° 238.7
Oct 18.8°C / 66°F 15.8° / 21.7° 78.0
Nov 13.3°C / 56°F 10.3° / 16.3° 69.1
Dec 8.2°C / 47°F 5.5° / 10.8° 53.9
Ara-dong experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 584 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below South Korea avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days197 days/yr

Geography

Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Area29.0 sq mi (75.1 km²)
Population Density1,394/sq mi
Coordinates33.4689°N, 126.5275°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.4"
101% above South Korea avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.56"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on May 31, 2008.

May 31, 2008 108 km WNW of Gaigeturi, South Korea M3.8 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

42 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 3 74 km
2020 Bavi Category 3 207 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 245 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 131 km
2019 Lingling Category 3 151 km
2018 Soulik Category 2 104 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 75 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 208 km
2016 Chaba Category 2 63 km
2014 Neoguri Category 1 204 km
2013 Danas Category 2 132 km
2012 Sanba Category 3 134 km
2012 Bolaven Category 1 134 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 166 km
2010 Kompasu Category 3 180 km
2007 Nari Category 2 48 km
2006 Shanshan Category 2 283 km
2004 Songda Category 2 269 km
2004 Megi Category 1 125 km
2003 Maemi Category 4 101 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Halla (12 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Halla Shield 1,919 m (6,296 ft) 1007 12 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
March 42°F (6°C) 4.8 in
April 51°F (11°C) 6.7 in
May 58°F (15°C) 7.7 in
June 65°F (18°C) 11.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 12.6 in Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 11.1 in Warmest
September 67°F (19°C) 7.6 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in Driest

Ara-dong has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 35°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 76.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.6") and December the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Ara-dong

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Jeju Science High School
제주여자중고등학교
Ara Elementary School
상명대학교 수련원
Jeju Police Academy
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Radio Stations near Ara-dong

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Ara-dong

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
3rd of April Memorial
Alive Museum
Alpinism Museum
Arario Museum
Art museum
Bonte Museum
Dak-paper Doll Museum
Greek Mythology
Halla Buddhism Exhibition Hall
Hanjueiemssisinyeongjejuyeonghwa Museum
Ice museum
Jeju 4.3 peace memorial hall
Jeju Aerospace Museum
Jeju Education Museum
Jeju Folklore & Natural History Museum
Jeju Glass Museum
Jeju Love Land
Jeju Mokgwana
Jeju Museum of Art
Jeju National Museum
Jeju National Museum
Jeju National University Museum
Jeju World Automobile Museum
Jeju World Cup Stadium World Cultural Museum
Jeju World Natural Heritage Center
Jeongseok Aviation Pavilion
Jocheon Manse Dongsan
Jungmun Folk Museum
Kim & Kimchi School
Korean Baseball Hall of Fame
Lee Jung Seop Art Gallery
Locadio World
Manjanggul Lava Tube
Monggoljinggiseukan Museum
Nexon Computer Museum
Olympic Memorial Hall
Osulloc Tea Museum
Samyangdong Préhistoric Remains Hall
Segyejadongchajeju Museum
Seobok Exhibition Hall
Seogwipogamgyul Museum
Soam Memorial Museum
SOS museum
Teddy Bear Museum
Teddy Bear Museum
Visitor Center
WORLD SEASHELL MUSEUM。
감귤박물관
감귤체험학습장
갓전시관
그리스신화박물관
난전시실
내셔널지오그래픽 125주년사진전
레오나르도다빈치박물관(다빈치뮤지엄)
번개과학체험관
석부작 박물관
석부작 박물관
석부작 박물관
성이시돌센터 전시관
세계자동차제주박물관
셰프라인 전시관
실내전시관
아열대식물원
아프리카박물관 (Apeurikamisul Museum)
영화박물관
자연생태학습관
전망대백년초박물관휴게소
제주안전체험관
제주코코몽에코파크
제주테지움
제주티파크
제주항공우주박물관
조안베어뮤지엄
천년의미 수석박물관
코코몽에코파크
프시케스토리움
피규어 뮤지엄

Libraries in Ara-dong

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aewol Public Library0.0
Arcade Risae Village Library0.0
Baram Library0.0
Bomoksae Village Library0.0
Daehol 2 Risae Village Library0.0
Daerimnisae Village Library0.0
Dodu 1 Dongsae Village Library0.0
Dongbongnisae Village Library0.0
Doryeon 2 Dongsae Village Library0.0
e 독서실0.0
Gabenoli Library0.0
Ganggurisae Village Library0.0
Geumangnisae Village Library0.0
Gwideok 1 Risae Village Library0.0
Gwideok 3 Risae Village Library0.0
Hagarisae Village Library0.0
Hahyosae Village Library0.0
Halla Library0.0
Hamdeok Library0.0
Hoesusae Village Library0.0
Hogeunsae Village Library0.0
Ildosae Village Library0.0
Jangjeollisae Village Library0.0
Jeju Library0.0
Jejugijeokui Library0.0
Jenam Library0.0
Jocheon Library0.0
Korea Digital Library0.0
Noli Library0.0
Ora 1 Dongsae Village Library0.0
Oragongseolsae Village Library0.0
Saesalmsae Village Library0.0
Sammaebong Library0.0
Seogwipo Student Cultural Center Library0.0
Seogwiposidongbu Library0.0
Seogwiposisammaebong Library0.0
Seonghwasae Village Library0.0
Sinheungnisae Village Library0.0
Susallisae Village Library0.0
Tamna Library0.0
Wolsansae Village Library0.0
Woodang Library0.0
Yeollinsaemaeul Library0.0
디지털도서관0.0
서귀포 도서관0.0
서귀포시 기적의 도서관0.0
서귀포시 중앙도서관0.0
스카이독서실0.0
제주꿈바당어린이도서관0.0
중앙도서관0.0
청풍작은도서관0.0
퐁낭작은도서관0.0

Farmers Markets in Ara-dong

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
( Samussalsanghoe )
( Yusuamsangjeom )
Dongmun Market
Olle Market
서귀포매일올레시장
신오일장농수산물
제주시 민속오일시장
함덕오일시장
함덕오일시장
화북종합시장
화북종합시장

Hotels in Ara-dong

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amber Purehill Hotel & Resorts
호텔난타

Restaurants in Ara-dong

18 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BBQ제주아라점
Jeju National University Baekdu Hall Restaurant
굽네치킨 제주아라점
대박분식
대춘해장국
땅땅치킨 아라점
루스트플레이스 아라점
물고기세상
베이커리 포그
산천단토종닭
순수자연치즈
스시테이카이센동
엉클통김밥 아라점
오븐에빠진닭 제주아라점
유나인 아라점
이동하해장국
탐라명가
항아리뚜껑 아라점

Cafes in Ara-dong

9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Starbucks
고도500
돌미롱
바람카페 (Baram Cafe)
베스킨라빈스 제주아라점
베짱이컴퍼니
유지커피웍스
카페헤이브라운
칼디

Theatres in Ara-dong

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

제주난타파크

Monuments in Ara-dong

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

매전마을 비석
현충관

Dentists in Ara-dong

7 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mun Dental Clinic
꿈바당소아치과의원
사랑의치과의원
아라치과의원
제주교도소부속치과의원
제주클라인치과의원
제주탑플란트치과의원

Veterinaries in Ara-dong

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jeju Horse Land
Jeju University Busok Animal Hospital

Gas Stations in Ara-dong

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hallasan Gas Station
Wonnam Gas Station
Yeollin Gas Station

Banks in Ara-dong

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jejusi Nonghyup
NH Bank
NHbank

Golf Courses in Ara-dong

4 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hallasan CC
Jeju Country Club
ORA CC
한라산CC

Breweries in Ara-dong

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Magpie Brewery and Taproom
Magpie Brewery and Taproom

Stadiums & Teams in Ara-dong

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ara-dong

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jeju International AirportCJULarge Airport
Jeongseok AirportJDGMedium Airport
Alddreu Airfield (K-40) (Cheju-do No. 2)Small Airport
Jeju ROK Naval Air FacilitySmall Airport

Post Offices in Ara-dong

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
우체국
제주아라1동우편취급국

Treatment Centers in Ara-dong

47 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Anapatongjeunguihakgwa
Bak Internal Medicine Clinic
Bak Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic
Bakjiuksingyeonggwa Clinic
Bokji Dermatologic Clinic
Chamsarangsoagwa
Dasarang Clinic
Eden Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic
Ganghyeongyungajeonguihakgwa
Godaegyeongsoagwa Clinic
Haemalgeun Dermatologic Clinic
Haemalgeun Urology
Haemalgeunpibu Urology
Haemalgeunsoagwa
Haengbokhangajeonguihakgwa
Hyeondaejeonghyeongoegwa Clinic
Hyeongwangcheoljeonghyeongoegwa Clinic
Ijoheun Ear, Nose, & Throat Clinic
Isanghunsoagwa Clinic
Isingyeongoegwa Clinic
Jeil Internal Medicine Clinic
Mirae Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic
Miraesoagwa
Nohyeongibiinhugwa Clinic
Nohyeongsinsegyeseongmo Eye Clinic
Oedohyoseong Clinic
Onnurikeurinik
Saebichseongmo Eye Clinic
Sebeuranseu Internal Medicine Clinic
Seongmo Eye Clinic
Seongyeon Internal Medicine Clinic
Teunteunsoagwa
Urideuljaehwaluihakgwa
Urideulsoagwa Clinic
Urigajeonguihakgwa
Uriyeonse Ear, Nose, & Throat Clinic
Uriyeonseibiinhugwa Clinic
Yangjunho Orthopedics Clinic
Yeilsoagwa Clinic
Yeonse Internal Medicine Clinic
Yongdamjetong Clinic
연동365일의원
연세정형외과
오렌지한의원
외도하나의원
제주보화당한의원
후한의원

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ara-dong

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Buddhist Monastery
Cheonwangsa Temple
관음사
사랑의장로교회

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Seoul
Area
977.8 km² (377.4 mi²)
Postal Code
63000–63365

🇰🇷 About South Korea

Capital Seoul
Population 51,635,256
Area 98,480 km²
GDP (USD) $1,844,800,934,392
GDP per capita $35,674
HDI 0.929
Life expectancy 83.4 years
Internet users 97.4%
Urban population 81.2%
Currency KRW (Won)
Languages Korean
Calling code +82
TLD .kr
Driving side right

Volcanoes Near Ara-dong

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Halla Shield 1,919 m 1007

Public Holidays in South Korea

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 새해
Feb 16 Lunar New Year 설날
Feb 17 Lunar New Year 설날
Feb 18 Lunar New Year 설날
Mar 2 Independence Movement Day 3·1절
May 1 Labour Day 노동절
May 5 Children's Day 어린이날
May 24 Buddha's Birthday 부처님 오신 날
Jun 6 Memorial Day 현충일
Jul 17 Constitution Day 제헌절
Aug 17 Liberation Day 광복절
Sep 24 Chuseok 추석
Sep 25 Chuseok 추석
Sep 26 Chuseok 추석
Oct 5 National Foundation Day 개천절
Oct 9 Hangul Day 한글날
Dec 25 Christmas Day 크리스마스

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ara-dong

What is the population of Ara-dong?

Ara-dong has a population of 40,448 residents and is located in South Korea. The population density is 1,394 people per square mile, spread across 29.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ara-dong?

Ara-dong has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 197 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.4 inches, with 2.8 inches of snow.

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