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Gangdong, South Korea

Gangwon-do · South Korea

Gangdong is a small town in Gangwon-do, South Korea with a population of 0. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

92 ft Elevation 28 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
66.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Seoul Timezone

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About Gangdong

Gangdong

Gangnam-dong är en stadsdel i staden Gangneung i provinsen Gangwon i den nordöstra delen av Sydkorea, 170 km öster om huvudstaden Seoul.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain66.6 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Coordinates37.7290°, 128.9542°
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Country🇰🇷 South Korea
State / ProvinceGangwon-do
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation66.6 inches (1,691 mm)
Annual Snowfall27.2 inches (69 cm)

About Gangdong

Gangdong is a small town in South Korea (Gangwon-do) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.

Gangdong experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 271 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 66.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 27.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below South Korea avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area401.6 sq mi (1,040.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates37.7290°N, 128.9542°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.6"
75% above South Korea avg
Snowfall 27.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 10.40"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.9 on May 14, 2023.

May 29, 2004 78 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea M5.3 149 km
Dec 13, 1996 20 km W of T’aebaek, South Korea M4.8 68 km
Jan 20, 2007 25 km NNE of Pyeongchang, South Korea M4.7 45 km
Apr 19, 2019 50 km NE of Tonghae, South Korea M4.4 52 km
Jan 23, 1996 40 km ENE of Santyoku, South Korea M4.3 61 km
Oct 6, 1995 45 km ESE of Santyoku, South Korea M4.3 78 km
May 14, 2023 45 km NE of Tonghae, South Korea M3.9 47 km
Jan 29, 2020 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea M3.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 202 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 76 km
2020 Haishen Category 1 82 km
2012 Sanba Category 1 300 km
2010 Kompasu Category 1 159 km
2003 Maemi Category 2 110 km
1995 Faye Category 2 106 km
1993 Robyn Category 1 257 km
1991 Caitlin Category 1 229 km
1987 Dinah Category 1 223 km
1985 Pat Category 1 256 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (157 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ch'uga-ryong Shield 452 m (1,483 ft) Unknown 157 km
Ulreung Stratovolcano 984 m (3,228 ft) -2990 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 2.1 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in
July 73°F (23°C) 8.6 in
August 73°F (23°C) 10.4 in Warmest, Wettest
September 65°F (18°C) 7.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.6 in Driest

Gangdong has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.4") and December the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Gangdong

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gangneunggangdong Elementary School
Jeongdong Elementary School
강릉 옥천초등학교 운산분교
Jung-ang Elementary School
강릉오성학교
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Radio Stations near Gangdong

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Gangdong

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Catholic Kwandong University Museum
Chamsori Gramophone & Edison Museum
Chamsori Gramophone & Edison Museum
Chamsorichukeumgiediseun Museum
Changhojonghap Exhibition Hall
Changhojonghap Exhibition Hall
Gangneung Money Museum
Gangneungtongil Park;Hamjeong Exhibition Hall
Goraehwaseok Museum
Jeongdongjin Time Museum
KIST 강릉분원 과학체험관
New & Renewable Energy Center
Sogeumgangdol Museum
강릉선교장 전통가구박물관
강릉시립박물관
생활유물전시관
선교장박물관
아르떼뮤지엄 강릉
율곡기념관
허균허난설헌 기념관
환희컵박물관

Libraries in Gangdong

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bada Library0.0
Banditbuljakeun Library0.0
Banditbuljakeun Library0.0
Donghae City Library0.0
Donghaesaejungang Village Library0.0
Donghaesirip buksam Library0.0
Dongseong Village Library0.0
Gangneung City Library0.0
Ido mini library0.0
Library0.0
Myeongju Library0.0
Neulpureum Dorseorsil0.0
Rohaseugangneungjakeun Library0.0
Rohaseugangneungjakeun Library0.0
Samheung Village Library0.0
도서관(2층)0.0
도서관(2층)0.0
모루별밤열람실0.0
중앙도서관0.0
행복한모루0.0

Farmers Markets in Gangdong

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
E-mart Donghae
Eomin Susan Fish & Seafood Street Market
Eomin Susan Fish & Seafood Street Market
Jumunjin Fish & Seafood Makret
Suhyup Hoe Fish & Seafood Market Center
동해남부시장
송정시장
주문진 활어 회센터

Hotels in Gangdong

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aqua Rekseu Resort Hotel
Heren House Hotel
Jeongdongjin Hotel
Stay Interview
Sun Cruise Resort & Yacht
비치크루즈리조트
탑스텐호텔
하슬라아트월드

Restaurants in Gangdong

36 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Airport Fish Restaurant
Anmokdonggyeong Fish Restaurant
Anmokjang Fish Restaurant
Bada Village Fish Restaurant
Biseon Fish Restaurant
Cheonghae Fish Restaurant
Donggyeong Fish Restaurant
Donghaean Fish Restaurant
Dongwon Fish Restaurant
Gangmunmeoguri Fish Restaurant
Gohyang Fish Restaurant
Haebada Fish Restaurant
Haedochi Fish Restaurant
Haemaji Fish Restaurant
Ilchulbong Fish Restaurant
Ilmi Fish Restaurant
Jamsu Fish Restaurant
Jayeonsan Fish Restaurant
Jeongdong Fish Restaurant
Jeongdongjinilchul Fish Restaurant
Jeonmangdae Fish Restaurant
Meat Culture
Mujigae Fish Restaurant
Namhangjin Fish Restaurant
Saeyeongdong Fish Restaurant
San Fish Restaurant
Sansaedo Fish Restaurant
Seoul Fish Restaurant
Taeyang Fish Restaurant
Yeomjeon Fish Restaurant
Yeonginjeong Fish Restaurant
고향촌
꼭지네면옥
딸부자네막국수
안인초가집(회덮밥 돈가스)
연화마을 꼬막비빔밥

Cafes in Gangdong

17 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AM bread and coffee
America Coffee
Amrok station
Bossa Nova
Cafe Albero
Cafe bene
Cafe Pascucci
Coffee C.L
Coffee Sun
Coffee Upper
Hygge
Kikrus Coffee
L.Bean coffee and cake
Queen Berry
Santorini
Starbucks coffee
순두부젤라또

Monuments in Gangdong

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Millenium Hourglass
Seized North Korean Submarine
US/ROK Battleship DD-916

Theme Parks in Gangdong

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Haslla Art World

Clinics in Gangdong

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

강동보건지소

Train Stations in Gangdong

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jeongdongjin

Bus Stations in Gangdong

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KR #4656490722
공군부대 철길건널목 정류장(강릉시내방향)

Gas Stations in Gangdong

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dongjin Gas Station
Geukdong Gas Station
Haeoreum Gas Station
LG칼택스
LG칼텍스
S오일
강릉 개인택시 충전소

Banks in Gangdong

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NH Bank
강원농협하나로마트
놈협은행 강동점
정동진 농협은행

Golf Courses in Gangdong

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

메이플비치

Stadiums & Teams in Gangdong

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Gangdong

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
O2 Resort 0.0 $0
HiOne Ski 0.0 $0
Jeongseon Alpine Centre 0.0 $0
Pheonix Park 0.0 $0
Yongpyong Resort 0.0 $0
Alpensia Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Alps Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Gangdong

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Yangyang International AirportYNYLarge Airport
Gangneung Airport (K-18)KAGMedium Airport
G 417 AirportSmall Airport
G-412 AirportSmall Airport
G-413 AirportSmall Airport
G-418 AirportSmall Airport
G-420 AirportSmall Airport
Jecheon (G-605) AirportSmall Airport
Jukbyeon Emergency AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gangdong

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Jeongdong Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gangdong

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Deungmyeongnakgasa
Dongseongdae Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Seoul
Area
16.1 km² (6.2 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 Gangdong

What is the weather like in Gangdong?

Gangdong has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 66.6 inches, with 27.2 inches of snow.

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