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Chungju, South Korea
North Chungcheong · South Korea
Chungju is a large city in North Chungcheong, South Korea with a population of 209,483. Elevation: 279 ft (85 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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About Chungju
Chungju (Korean: 충주) is a city in North Chungcheong Province, South Korea.
People
Climate
| Population | 209,483 |
| Population Density | 3,536 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9767°, 127.9287° |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
| Country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| State / Province | North Chungcheong |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.1 inches (1,273 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.3 inches (8 cm) |
About Chungju
Chungju is a large city in South Korea (North Chungcheong) with a population of 209,483. The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet (85 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.
Climate in Chungju
Chungju has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.3°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1278 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below South Korea avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Area | 59.3 sq mi (153.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,536/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9767°N, 127.9287°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1700 | YELLOW SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (159 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 12.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 10.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in |
Chungju has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.6") and January the driest (0.9").
Colleges & Universities in Chungju
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gangdong College Chungju Campus | College | — | — |
| Jungwon University | University | — | — |
| Konkuk University Chungju Glocal Campus | University | — | — |
| Konkuk University Chungju Glocal Campus | University | — | — |
| Korea National University of Transporation | University | 2012 | Visit → |
| Korea Open University | University | — | — |
| 한국폴리텍대학 충주캠퍼스 | University | — | — |
Schools in Chungju
51+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chungju Namhangang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 칠금초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Chungju Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Chungju Girls' High School | — | — | — | — |
| 충주삼원초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 충주중앙중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Chungju Namsan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Chilgeum Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Dalcheon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Suhoe Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sancheok Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Jungang Top Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Chungju Daesowon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 예성초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Mokhaeng Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Chungju High School | — | — | — | — |
| 대소원초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 충일중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Yeonsu Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Chungju Geumneung Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 숭덕학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Yongsan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 대미초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 산척초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Jungangtap High School | — | — | — | — |
| 달천초등학교매현분교 | — | — | — | — |
| Namhangang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sancheok Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Gageum Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Daemi Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 수회초등학교 팔봉분교(폐교) | — | — | — | — |
| 금가초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Chungjuyeseong Womens High School | — | — | — | — |
| Chungju Yesung Girls' Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Chungju Daewon High School | — | — | — | — |
| Tangeum Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| 탄금초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 대림초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Chungju Gukwon High School | — | — | — | — |
| Chungju Technical High School | — | — | — | — |
| Jungang Top Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| 단월초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Chungju Technical High School | — | — | — | — |
| Chungju Seongnam Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 충주북여자중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Chungju Gyohyeon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 한림디자인고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 충주여자중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Chungju Mideok Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Chungju Jungang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gukwon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Chungju
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBC충북 표준FM | — | UNKNOWN | |
| MBC충북 FM4U | — | UNKNOWN | |
| Floyd Server (Rock Ballad...From 09/25/05) | rock ballads | MP3 64 kbps |
Museums in Chungju
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhism Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Chungju Apple Science Museum | ||||
| Chungju Museum | ||||
| Chungju Museum | ||||
| Chungjugoguryeocheonmun Science Museum | ||||
| Eumseong-gun Museum | ||||
| Goesancheonggyeolgochu Museum | ||||
| Goesanminsokjaryo Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Ilsimsuseok Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Jecheonuibyeong Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Minsokjaryo Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Pon Museum | ||||
| World Martial Arts Museum | ||||
| 거돈사지 유적센터 | ||||
| 괴산 소금랜드 | ||||
| 국립충주기상과학관 | ||||
| 김시민장군충민사 | ||||
| 법천사지 유적전시관 | ||||
| 술박물관 | ||||
| 음성군향토민속자료전시관 | ||||
| 조동리 선사유적박물관 | ||||
| 충주고구려비전시관 | ||||
| 충주댐 물문화관 | ||||
| 충주박물관 | ||||
| 충주박물관 | ||||
| 충주세계무술박물관 |
Libraries in Chungju
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonggye Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chilseong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chungju City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chungju Yeonsu Hills Small Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eomjeong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Goesan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Goesaneup Sae Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hoam Chilren's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hoam Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hoam Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jungangjayeongeongang Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jungwon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Masa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mokdojungangyeollin Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Samseong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 놀숲북카페 충주점 | 0.0 | |||||
| 도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 봉숭아꽃작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 중원교육문화원 | 0.0 | |||||
| 충주어린이청소년도서관 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chungju
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chungju Agricultural and Marine Products Wholesale Market | |||||
| Yeonwon Market | |||||
| 무학시장 | |||||
| 충주자유시장 |
Hotels in Chungju
15 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Chungju
164 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Chungju
36 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Chungju
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Chungju
3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Chungju
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Chungju
5 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Chungju
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Chungju
2 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Chungju
10 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Chungju
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Chungju
11 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Chungju
9 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chungju
31 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chungju
27 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Chungju
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Chungju
18 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Chungju
17 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Chungju
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Chungju
11 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 | — | — | — |
| Jeongseon Alpine Centre | 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 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Chungju
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) | CJJ | Large Airport |
| Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport | JWO | Medium Airport |
| Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) | WJU | Medium Airport |
| Yecheon Airbase | YEC | Medium Airport |
| G 417 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G 532 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-418 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-419 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Gyeryongdae Emergency Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Icheon (G-510) Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Jecheon (G-605) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jochiwon (G-505) Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Leisure Aviation Art Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Sangju Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Seongmu Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yangpyeong (G-301) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yeongju Emergency Runway Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Yongin (G-501) Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Chungju
19 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 19비행단 우체국 | |
| 19비행단 우체국 | |
| Chungju Seongnae-dong Post Office | |
| Daesowon Post Office | |
| Dongnyang Post Office | |
| Dongnyang Post Office | |
| Gageum Post Office | |
| Gageum Post Office | |
| KNUT Post Office | |
| KNUT Post Office | |
| Mokhaeng Post Office | |
| Mokhaeng Post Office | |
| Salmi Post Office | |
| Salmi Post Office | |
| 건국대학교글로컬캠퍼스우편취급국 | |
| 건국대학교글로컬캠퍼스우편취급국 | |
| 충주우체국 | |
| 칠금동 우체국 | |
| 칠금동 우체국 |
Treatment Centers in Chungju
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Dongnyangdaejeonbogeonjinnyoso | ||
| Geumgaoseokbogeonjinnyoso | ||
| Iryumaehyeonbogeonjinnyoso | ||
| Salmimunsanbogeonjinnyoso | ||
| 숭덕재활원 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chungju
55 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cheonseong chruch | |
| Cheonseong chruch | |
| Jihyeon Catholic Church | |
| Jihyeon Catholic Church | |
| Seokjongsa | |
| 가나안교회 | |
| 가나안교회 | |
| 교현장로교회 | |
| 교현장로교회 | |
| 남산 | |
| 남산 | |
| 단월 순복음 교회 | |
| 단월 순복음 교회 | |
| 단월 순복음 교회 | |
| 대봉정사 | |
| 대한성공회 대소원교회 | |
| 대한성공회 대소원교회 | |
| 매현교회 | |
| 매현교회 | |
| 석종사 |
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What is the population of Chungju?
Chungju has a population of 209,483 residents and is located in South Korea. The population density is 3,536 people per square mile, spread across 59.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chungju?
Chungju has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.1 inches, with 3.3 inches of snow.