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Chuncheon, South Korea
Gangwon-do · South Korea
Chuncheon is a large city in Gangwon-do, South Korea with a population of 286,124. Elevation: 302 ft (92 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
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About Chuncheon
Chuncheon is the capital of the state of Gangwon Province, South Korea. Its population is about 290,000 as of 2026. The city lies in the north of the country, located in a basin surrounded by the Soyang River and Han River. There are artificial lakes in the city such as Soyang Lake and Uiam Lake. Gangwon Provincial Office is located in the city.
People
Climate
| Population | 286,124 |
| Population Density | 664 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.8747°, 127.7342° |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
| Country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| State / Province | Gangwon-do |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.2 inches (1,250 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.4 inches (6 cm) |
About Chuncheon
Chuncheon is a large city in South Korea (Gangwon-do) with a population of 286,124. The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet (92 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.
Climate in Chuncheon
Chuncheon has an average annual temperature of 11.8°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1370 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below South Korea avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Area | 431.1 sq mi (1,116.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 664/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8747°N, 127.7342°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 12.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 11.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in |
Chuncheon has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 23°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.8") and January the driest (0.6").
Colleges & Universities in Chuncheon
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chuncheon National University of Education | University | — | — |
| Chuncheon National University of Education | University | — | Visit → |
| Gangwon University Academic Forest | University | — | — |
| Hallym Polytechnic University | University | — | — |
| Hallym University | University | — | — |
| Kangwon National University | University | — | — |
| Korea Open University | University | — | — |
| 강원대 정문 | University | — | — |
| 선학UP대학원대학교 | University | — | — |
| 소프트웨어빌리지 | University | — | — |
| 소프트웨어중심대학사업단 | University | — | — |
Schools in Chuncheon
118+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gangwon University High School | — | — | — | — |
| Soyang Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Chuncheongasan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| SeoSang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sangcheon Elementarty School | — | — | — | — |
| 효제초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 춘천고부설방송통신고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Soyang High School | — | — | — | — |
| The Attached Elementary School of Chuncheon University of Education | — | — | — | — |
| 춘천시청소년수련관 | — | — | — | — |
| 효제초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Bongui Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Seongsu High School | — | — | — | — |
| 농구장 | — | — | — | — |
| Kangwon-National-Univ. High School | — | — | — | — |
| Hupyeong Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 강원애니고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 금산초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Kyesung Deaf School | — | — | — | — |
| 소양초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Chuncheon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Chuncheon Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Hoban Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bong-ui High School | — | — | — | — |
| Dongbu Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 강원체육중고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Gyodong Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Namchuncheon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Buan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Yubong Girls' Middle & High School | — | — | — | — |
| Namchuncheon Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Namchuncheon Girls' Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Nambu Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Dongchuncheon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Chuncheon Jungang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Janghak Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Chuncheon Girls' High School | — | — | — | — |
| Mancheon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Chuncheon High School | — | — | — | — |
| Bongui Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Chuncheon Mech Tech High School | — | — | — | — |
| Gang-won Middle & High School | — | — | — | — |
| Hupyeong Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Wooseok Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Wooseok Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bomnae Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Kunhwa Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 천전 초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 강서중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 소양중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Toegye Elememtary & Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| 춘천동원학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 춘천한샘고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 신동초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Gangwon University High School | — | — | — | — |
| Jeonin High School | — | — | — | — |
| Soyang Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Geumbyeong Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Chuncheongasan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| SeoSang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sangcheon Elementarty School | — | — | — | — |
| 효제초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 동내초등학교 운동장 | — | — | — | — |
| 춘천고부설방송통신고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| The Attached Elementary School of Chuncheon University of Education | — | — | — | — |
| 춘천시청소년수련관 | — | — | — | — |
| 효제초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Bongui Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Seongsu High School | — | — | — | — |
| Bomnae Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 농구장 | — | — | — | — |
| Seongnim Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kangwon-National-Univ. High School | — | — | — | — |
| Seoksa Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hupyeong Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 강원애니고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 금산초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Kyesung Deaf School | — | — | — | — |
| 소양초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Chuncheon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Chuncheon Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Hoban Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bong-ui High School | — | — | — | — |
| Dongbu Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 동내초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 신남초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 강원체육중고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Gyodong Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Namchuncheon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Buan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Yubong Girls' Middle & High School | — | — | — | — |
| Namchuncheon Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Namchuncheon Girls' Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Nambu Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Dongchuncheon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Chuncheon Jungang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Janghak Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Chuncheon Girls' High School | — | — | — | — |
| Mancheon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Chuncheon High School | — | — | — | — |
| Bongui Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Chuncheon Mech Tech High School | — | — | — | — |
| Gang-won Middle & High School | — | — | — | — |
| Hupyeong Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Wooseok Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Wooseok Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bomnae Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Kunhwa Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 천전 초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 강서중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 소양중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Seongwon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Daeryong Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Toegye Elememtary & Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| 춘천동원학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 한국폴리텍대학춘천1캠퍼스 | — | — | — | — |
| 춘천한샘고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 신동초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Chuncheon
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Chuncheon
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animation Museum | ||||
| Animation Museum | ||||
| Chuncheon Art Museum | ||||
| Chuncheon Art Museum | ||||
| Chuncheon National Museum | ||||
| Chuncheon National Museum | ||||
| Chuncheonmakguksucheheom Museum | ||||
| Chuncheonmakguksucheheom Museum | ||||
| Gangwon Police Museum | ||||
| Gangwon Police Museum | ||||
| Gangwon University Jungang Museum | ||||
| Gangwon University Jungang Museum | ||||
| Gangwon-do Forest Museum | ||||
| Gangwon-do Forest Museum | ||||
| Hallym University Museum | ||||
| Hallym University Museum | ||||
| Hongcheonsaengmyeonggeongang Science Museum | ||||
| Hwacheon Museum | ||||
| leesangwon art museum | ||||
| Mohyeonghanggonggi Museum | ||||
| Parohoanbo Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Sallim Museum | ||||
| Sallim Museum | ||||
| 강원대학교 중앙박물관 | ||||
| 강원대학교 중앙박물관 | ||||
| 산천어커피박물관 | ||||
| 소양강댐 물문화관 | ||||
| 춘천로봇체험관 | ||||
| 춘천로봇체험관 | ||||
| 춘천인형극박물관 | ||||
| 춘천인형극박물관 |
Libraries in Chuncheon
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheondongjakeun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cheondongjakeun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chunseong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chunseong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Damjakeun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Damjakeun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Duranno Children Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gapyeong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hongcheon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hwacheon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| ILSONG Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jilli Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Libruary | 0.0 | |||||
| Seomyeon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Seomyeon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| soyang library | 0.0 | |||||
| soyang library | 0.0 | |||||
| 가평군립 설악도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 미래도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 법대도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 별빛나루 도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 신사우도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 신사우도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 이마트키즈라이브러리 | 0.0 | |||||
| 제2도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 춘천반다비국민체육센터 작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 춘천반다비국민체육센터 작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 춘천시립도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 춘천시립청소년도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 학술정보센터 | 0.0 | |||||
| 한석봉도서관 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chuncheon
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 동부시장 | |||||
| 춘천시농수산물도매시장 |
Hotels in Chuncheon
17 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Chuncheon
65 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Chuncheon
37 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Chuncheon
4 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Chuncheon
4 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Chuncheon
15 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Chuncheon
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Chuncheon
2 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Chuncheon
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Chuncheon
22 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Chuncheon
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Chuncheon
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Chuncheon
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chuncheon
19 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chuncheon
21 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Chuncheon
6 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Chuncheon
3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Chuncheon
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Chuncheon Hockey Stadium | ||
| 송암레포츠타운 X게임파크 | ||
| 송암레포츠타운 실내테니스장 | ||
| 송암레포츠타운 익스트림B3경기장 | ||
| 송암레포츠타운 테니스장 |
Ski Resorts Near Chuncheon
13 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yangji Pine Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Jisan Forest Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Konjiam Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Alpensia Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| 펀파크 A2 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| 모글코스 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| 눈썰매장 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pheonix Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vivaldi Park Skiworld | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| 스타힐리조트 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bears Town Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| 엘리시안 강촌 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Alps Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Chuncheon
37 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Seoul Air Base (K-16) | SSN | Medium Airport |
| Suwon Airport | SWU | Medium Airport |
| Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) | WJU | Medium Airport |
| Baekui-ri (G-228) Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Camp Casey-Dongduchon (Camp Mobile) (H-220) Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| G 233 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G 238 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-213 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-405 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-406 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-412 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-413 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-414 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-418 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-419 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-420 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ganap-ri (G-222) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hyon-ni Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Icheon (G-510) Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Idong Airport (G-231) | — | Small Airport |
| Imdang-ri Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Jecheon (G-605) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ji Po Ri Airfield (G-237) | — | Small Airport |
| Kumgang Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pocheon (G-217) Airport | QJP | Small Airport |
| Yanggu (G-404) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yangpyeong (G-301) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yongin (G-501) Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Chuncheon
26 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Dongmyeon Post Office | |
| Dongmyeon Post Office | |
| Hupyeong Post Office | |
| Hupyeong Post Office | |
| Sau Post Office | |
| Sau Post Office | |
| Seoksa Post Office | |
| Seoksa Post Office | |
| 김유정우체국 | |
| 춘천거두우편취급국 | |
| 춘천서면우체국 | |
| 춘천소양로우체국 | |
| 춘천소양로우체국 | |
| 춘천신북우체국 | |
| 춘천신북우체국 | |
| 춘천우체국 | |
| 춘천퇴계동우체국 | |
| 춘천퇴계동우체국 | |
| 춘천한계울우편취급국 | |
| 춘천한계울우편취급국 | |
| 춘천효자동우체국 | |
| 춘천효자동우체국 | |
| 춘천후평3동우체국 | |
| 춘천후평3동우체국 | |
| 한림대학교 우편취급국 | |
| 한림대학교 우편취급국 |
Treatment Centers in Chuncheon
7 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Seoksaho Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic | ||
| Urisoagwa Clinic | ||
| 동내면보건지소 | ||
| 동면보건지소 | ||
| 서면보건지소 | ||
| 신동면보건지소 | ||
| 신북읍보건지소 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chuncheon
78 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chuncheon seoksa Church | |
| Chuncheon seoksa Church | |
| Diocese of Chuncheon | |
| Geoduri Catholic Church | |
| Hyojadong Catholic Cathedral | |
| Jeong Church Chuncheonseongboriseu Catholic Church | |
| Jeong Church Chuncheonseongboriseu Catholic Church | |
| Saembat Catholic Church | |
| Saembat Catholic Church | |
| Samun-sa | |
| Seokwangsa | |
| Seumusup Catholic Church | |
| Ssangyong Catholic Church | |
| Ssangyong Catholic Church | |
| Toegye Catholic Church | |
| Toegye Catholic Church | |
| Ududong Catholic Church | |
| Ududong Catholic Church | |
| 강남교회 | |
| 강남교회 |
Quick Facts
Around Chuncheon
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Chuncheon
3 places within 15 km
- • Cheondan
- • Cheongpyeongsa
- • Gangchon Rail Rest area
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Public Holidays in South Korea
17 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Chuncheon?
Chuncheon has a population of 286,124 residents and is located in South Korea. The population density is 664 people per square mile, spread across 431.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chuncheon?
Chuncheon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.2 inches, with 2.4 inches of snow.