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Gangjin, South Korea

Jeollabuk-do · South Korea

Gangjin is a small town in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea with a population of 0. Elevation: 446 ft (136 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

446 ft Elevation 136 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
65.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Seoul Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain65.5 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Coordinates35.5303°, 127.1636°
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Country🇰🇷 South Korea
State / ProvinceJeollabuk-do
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation65.5 inches (1,664 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.5 inches (24 cm)

About Gangjin

Gangjin is a small town in South Korea (Jeollabuk-do) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 446 feet (136 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.

Gangjin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 65.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 446 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below South Korea avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Area230.5 sq mi (596.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates35.5303°N, 127.1636°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.5"
72% above South Korea avg
Snowfall 9.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 11, 2024.

Jun 11, 2024 3 km NW of Puan, South Korea M4.4 48 km
Jan 29, 2020 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea M3.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 171 km
2020 Bavi Category 3 237 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 184 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 157 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 215 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 268 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 152 km
2013 Danas Category 1 237 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 106 km
2010 Kompasu Category 3 186 km
2007 Nari Category 1 117 km
2004 Megi Category 1 277 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 125 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 238 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 150 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 191 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 255 km
1999 Olga Category 1 112 km
1995 Faye Category 3 84 km
1994 Seth Category 1 197 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1700 YELLOW SEA Earthquake 123 km
1649 YELLOW SEA Earthquake 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.7 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.3 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 6.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 11.3 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 9.6 in Warmest
September 69°F (20°C) 5.5 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in

Gangjin has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.3") and January the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Gangjin

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
한국치즈과학고등학교
Galdam Elementary School
섬진중학교
Deokchi Elementary School
Chungwoong Middle School
임실청웅초등학교
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Radio Stations near Gangjin

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
JeonjuFM MP3 128 kbps
JTV 매직FM UNKNOWN

Museums in Gangjin

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chuseong Memorial Hall
Funny House (loads of weird stuff in a big shed)
Hanji Museum
Honbul Literature Museum
Honbul Literature Museum
Jeollabukdoteuksanpum Exhibition Hall
Korea Bamboo Museum
Namwon Local Museum
Theme Museum of Korean Liquor
곡성생태체험관
성보박물관
전라북도 산림 박물관
호남기후변화체험관

Libraries in Gangjin

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Baeksan Village Library0.0
Baekun Village Library0.0
Bickoeuljangaeugongdongche Library0.0
Bokheung Sae Village Library0.0
Chojang Village Library0.0
Damyang Public Library0.0
Dongchon Village Library0.0
Dotongdong Gongnip Library0.0
Geulsarang Library0.0
Geumgu Library0.0
Geumgwa Sae Village Library0.0
Gurim Sae Village Library0.0
Jinansarang Library0.0
Jupyeong Library0.0
Manin Library0.0
Myeongbong Library0.0
Namwon City Library0.0
Noamjugong Village Library0.0
Osu Library0.0
Sallim Library0.0
Sanseojeil Library0.0
Seokjeong Sae Village Library0.0
Sunchanggun Public Library0.0
Wonpyeong Public Library0.0
Wonyul Library0.0
Yewon Art University Yewon Library0.0
순창공공도서관0.0
임실군립도서관0.0
임실코아루아파트작은도서관0.0
전북교육청임실도서관0.0
중앙도서관0.0

Farmers Markets in Gangjin

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Damyang Market
Gwanchon Traditional Market
강진시장
임실시장

Restaurants in Gangjin

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baetmadang Fish Restaurant
행운집

Cafes in Gangjin

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

섬진강카페

Veterinaries in Gangjin

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Galdam Animal Hospital

Bus Stations in Gangjin

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cheongung Terminal
Gangjin Bus Terminal

Gas Stations in Gangjin

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KR #8085882525
농협 주유소

Banks in Gangjin

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Imsil Nonghyup
Imsil Nonghyup
Nonghyup Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Gangjin

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gangjin

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air BaseKUVMedium Airport
Gwangju AirportKWJMedium Airport
Yeosu AirportRSUMedium Airport
G 536 AirportSmall Airport
G 710 AirportSmall Airport
G 712 AirportSmall Airport
Hwangryong AirportSmall Airport
Jeonju (G 703) Air BaseCHNSmall Airport
Jeonju AirfieldSmall Airport
SL Air AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gangjin

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cheongung Post Office
Deokchi Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gangjin

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
선거교회

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Seoul

🇰🇷 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 Gangjin

What is the weather like in Gangjin?

Gangjin has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 65.5 inches, with 9.5 inches of snow.

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