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Gampo, South Korea

Gyeongsangbuk-do · South Korea

Gampo is a small town in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea with a population of 0. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

43 ft Elevation 13 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
53.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Seoul Timezone

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About Gampo

Gampo

Songtsen Gampo was the 33rd King (Tsenpo) of Tibet from 618 or 629 until his death in 650, and the founder of the Tibetan Empire. The first of the "Three Dharma Kings of Tibet", he formally introduced Buddhism to Tibet and built the Jokhang with the influence of his queen Bhrikuti, from the Licchavi kingdom of Nepal. He unified the Tibetan Plateau, conquered lands adjacent to Tibet, and moved the capital to the Potala Palace in Lhasa. His minister Thonmi Sambhota created the Tibetan script and Classical Tibetan, the first literary and spoken language of Tibet.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain53.0 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates35.8054°, 129.5011°
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Country🇰🇷 South Korea
State / ProvinceGyeongsangbuk-do
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation53.0 inches (1,346 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.0 inches (2 cm)

About Gampo

Gampo is a small town in South Korea (Gyeongsangbuk-do) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.

Climate in Gampo

Gampo has an average annual temperature of 14.9°C (59°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.6°C), the coldest is Jan (2.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1198 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.6°C / 37°F -1.5° / 6.8° 42.6
Feb 4.8°C / 41°F 0.4° / 9.1° 38.5
Mar 8.9°C / 48°F 4.4° / 13.4° 59.0
Apr 14.2°C / 58°F 9.4° / 19° 75.9
May 18.9°C / 66°F 14.4° / 23.4° 94.0
Jun 22.2°C / 72°F 18.6° / 25.8° 143.0
Jul 25.6°C / 78°F 22.4° / 28.8° 204.9
Aug 26.6°C / 80°F 23.3° / 29.9° 224.8
Sep 22.2°C / 72°F 18.9° / 25.5° 185.1
Oct 17.4°C / 63°F 13.2° / 21.5° 66.8
Nov 10.9°C / 52°F 6.5° / 15.3° 41.0
Dec 4.4°C / 40°F 0.2° / 8.7° 22.5
Gampo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 295 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above South Korea avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area435.2 sq mi (1,127.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates35.8054°N, 129.5011°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.0"
40% above South Korea avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.30"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 10, 2018.

Sep 12, 2016 6km S of Gyeongju, South Korea M5.4 26 km
May 29, 2004 78 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea M5.3 100 km
Apr 21, 1994 142 km NW of G?tsuch?, Japan M5.2 138 km
Apr 23, 1994 141 km NW of G?tsuch?, Japan M5.2 142 km
Sep 12, 2016 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.9 36 km
Jun 25, 1997 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.7 28 km
Feb 10, 2018 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea M4.7 35 km
Jul 5, 2016 52 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.7 47 km
Sep 19, 2016 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.6 31 km
Nov 9, 1995 79 km ENE of Heunghae, South Korea M4.5 86 km
Apr 23, 1994 139 km NW of G?tsuch?, Japan M4.5 143 km
Dec 13, 1992 66 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.4 59 km
Oct 7, 1995 75 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.0 62 km
Dec 9, 2000 60 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea M3.8 78 km
Sep 21, 2016 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea M3.5 24 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

32 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 73 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 1 265 km
2020 Haishen Category 1 44 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 64 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 225 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 202 km
2015 Goni Category 2 152 km
2013 Danas Category 1 251 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 142 km
2007 Nari Category 1 240 km
2007 Usagi Category 1 210 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 217 km
2005 Nabi Category 1 181 km
2004 Songda Category 2 245 km
2004 Chaba Category 2 277 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 46 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 94 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 262 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 238 km
1999 Bart Category 2 241 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1643 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 34 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
June 69°F (21°C) 5.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 8.3 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 8.0 in Warmest
September 69°F (20°C) 5.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
November 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 1.0 in Driest

Gampo has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.3") and December the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Gampo

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Yangpo Elementary School
Janggi Middle School
Gampo Middle School & Korea Global Business Meister High School
Gampo Elementary School
Yangbuk Elementary School & Yangbuk Middle School
Gyeongju Hwarang High School
Janggi Elementary School
구 석읍초등학교 터
구 양북초등학교 송전분교 터
구 양포초등학교 계원분교 터
구 전촌초등학교 터
구 구길초등학교 터
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Radio Stations near Gampo

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
TBN 울산교통방송 traffic AAC 98 kbps

Museums in Gampo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dongho Buddhism Exhibition Hall
Gyeongju World Automobile Museum
Je 2 Seokguram Exhibition Hall
K-Pop Museum
Mandeok Buddhism Exhibition Hall
Mandeok Buddhism Exhibition Hall
POSCO History Museum
Segyepachungnyucheheom Museum
Sillayeoksa Science Museum
Teddy Bear Museum Gyeongju
Yangdong Village (UNESCO World Heritage)
구룡포 과메기문화관
구룡포 근대 역사관
구룡포근대역사관
문무대왕해양역사관
문무대왕해양역사관
불국사박물관
신라역사과학관
약사동제방유적전시관
약사동제방유적전시관
월성원자력홍보관

Libraries in Gampo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Chaekiranggeulirang Childrens Library0.0
Nongso 1 Dong Library0.0
Ocheon Public Library0.0
Ocheon Public Library0.0
Oesol Han-Ok Library0.0
Poeun Jungang Library0.0
Seongsin High School Jeonja Library0.0
Seongsin High School Jeonja Library0.0
T. J. Park Digital Library0.0
Ulsanjungbu Library0.0
Ulsanjungbu Library0.0
감포도서관0.0
구룡포작은도서관0.0
구룡포작은도서관0.0
농소3동도서관0.0
동해석곡도서관0.0
매곡도서관0.0
셀독24스터디카페 울산송정0.0
셀독24스터디카페 울산송정0.0
양포작은도서관0.0
울산북구기적의도서관0.0
중앙도서관0.0
캔두 스터디카페0.0
포항시립구룡포도서관0.0
해파랑도서관0.0

Farmers Markets in Gampo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bulguksa Market entrance gate
Jukdo Market
감포공설시장
구룡포 수협 수산물 판매장
불국동 공설시장
송림종합시장
신울산시장
신울산시장
어일시장
오천공설시장
오천공설시장

Restaurants in Gampo

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hoeunjeong Fish Restaurant
OK반점

Cafes in Gampo

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

히든씨

Monuments in Gampo

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

장항리사지 오층석탑

Clinics in Gampo

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Yangpobogeonjinnyoso
두원보건진료소

Bus Stations in Gampo

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

감포버스정류장

Banks in Gampo

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Janggi Nonghyup
동경주농협 본점
수협

Gyms in Gampo

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

푸르뫼사택 종합체육관

Golf Courses in Gampo

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

골프존카운티감포
이스트힐CC

Stadiums & Teams in Gampo

TeamLeagueDivision
Ulsan Stadium

Ski Resorts Near Gampo

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Eden Valley Resort 0.0 $0
눈썰매장 0.0 $0
스키썰매장 0.0 $0

Airports Near Gampo

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gimhae International AirportPUSLarge Airport
Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3)KPOMedium Airport
Ulsan AirportUSNMedium Airport

Post Offices in Gampo

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
경주 양북 우체국
경주감포우체국
경주감포우체국
경주양남우체국
경주양남우체국

Treatment Centers in Gampo

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Haengbokhansoa Youth Gwa
Hakjeonbogeonjinnyoso
Joheunuisadeulbareunmom
Mirapibubimangwallisil
Pohangsinamgu Public Health Center

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gampo

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Golgulsa Temple
관음사
기림사
대륜사
동아사
법안사
보현사
불연사
세심암
실상사
약사암
옥수사
용운사
원해사
해룡일출대관음사

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Seoul
Area
44.8 km² (17.3 mi²)

🇰🇷 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

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 Gampo

What is the weather like in Gampo?

Gampo has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.0 inches.

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