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Cheorwon, South Korea
Gangwon-do · South Korea
Cheorwon is a mid-size city in Gangwon-do, South Korea with a population of 40,646. Elevation: 636 ft (194 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Cheorwon
Gwanin-myeon är en socken i kommunen Pocheon i provinsen Gyeonggi i den norra delen av Sydkorea, 70 km nordost om huvudstaden Seoul.
People
Climate
| Population | 40,646 |
| Population Density | 81 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2092°, 127.2175° |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
| Country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| State / Province | Gangwon-do |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.7 inches (1,237 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.4 inches (6 cm) |
About Cheorwon
Cheorwon is a mid-size city in South Korea (Gangwon-do) with a population of 40,646. The city sits at an elevation of 636 feet (194 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.
Climate in Cheorwon
Cheorwon has an average annual temperature of 10.1°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (24°C), the coldest is Jan (-5.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1382 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below South Korea avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) |
| Area | 501.7 sq mi (1,299.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 81/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2092°N, 127.2175°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (17 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 17 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 13.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 11.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in |
Cheorwon has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 21°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.1") and January the driest (0.7").
Schools in Cheorwon
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheolwon High School | - | - | - | - |
| Cheolwon Womens High School | - | - | - | - |
| Cheolwonjung High School | - | - | - | - |
| Cheolwon Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Cheolwon Girls Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Dongsong Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Myojang Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Toseong Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 테니스장 | - | - | - | - |
| 철원 중.고등학교 | - | - | - | - |
| 토성초등학교 | - | - | - | - |
| 묘장초등학교 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Cheorwon
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Cheorwon
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Triangle Battlefield Museum | ||||
| Iron Triangle Battlefield Museum | ||||
| Maniker museum | ||||
| Second Infiltration Tunnel Museum | ||||
| Seonsayujeokji | ||||
| 간이유적관 | ||||
| 전곡선사박물관 | ||||
| 토층 전시관 | ||||
| 향기체헌관 & 허브역사관 |
Libraries in Cheorwon
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baekui Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cheolwon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Galmal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gunnamsaemmul Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gwanindoseogwan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hansaemjeonwon Church Buseollaengjeong 1 Ri Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sangni Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sinseomyeon community center Nae Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yeoncheon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 철원교육도서관 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cheorwon
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 전곡시장 |
Restaurants in Cheorwon
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Cheorwon
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Cheorwon
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Cheorwon
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Cheorwon
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cheorwon
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Cheorwon
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Cheorwon
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Cheorwon
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Cheorwon
4 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivaldi Park Skiworld | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| 스타힐리조트 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bears Town Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| 엘리시안 강촌 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Cheorwon
39 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gimpo International Airport | GMP | Large Airport |
| Koksan 2 Highway Strip | - | Medium Airport |
| Koksan Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Baekui-ri (G-228) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bucheon (G-103) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Camp Casey-Dongduchon (Camp Mobile) (H-220) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chik-Tong Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| G 233 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| G 238 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| G-213 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| G-218 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| G-219 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| G-240 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| G-307 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| G-311 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| G-312 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| G-313 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| G-314 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| G-317 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| G-321 Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| G-419 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ganap-ri (G-222) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hoeyang Southeast Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hyon-ni Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ichon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ichon Northeast Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Idong Airport (G-231) | - | Small Airport |
| Ji Po Ri Airfield (G-237) | - | Small Airport |
| Kojo Highway Strip Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Koksan Highway Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kuum-ni Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nogok-ri Airfield (G-130) | - | Small Airport |
| Paju (G-110) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pocheon (G-217) Airport | QJP | Small Airport |
| Pyongsul Li Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Susaek (G 113) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Taebukpo Ri Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wong Yo Ri Highway Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Yangpyeong (G-301) Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Cheorwon
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Dongsong Post Office | |
| Gucheolwon Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cheorwon
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Gunjonggyogu Cheongseong Catholic Church | |
| 대마감리교회 | |
| 도피안사 | |
| 원불교 철원교당 | |
| 이웃사랑순복음교회 | |
| 철원감리교회 | |
| 철원성결교회 | |
| 철원성당대마공소 |
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What is the population of Cheorwon?
Cheorwon has a population of 40,646 residents and is located in South Korea. The population density is 81 people per square mile, spread across 501.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cheorwon?
Cheorwon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.7 inches, with 2.4 inches of snow.