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Gangneung, South Korea
Gangwon-do · South Korea
Gangneung is a large city in Gangwon-do, South Korea with a population of 208,161. Elevation: 253 ft (77 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
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About Gangneung
Gangneung is a municipal city in the South Korean state of Gangwon, located on the east coast of South Korea. It has a population of 213,658. Gangneung is the economic centre of the Yeongdong region of Gangwon State. It has many tourist attractions, such as Jeongdongjin, a very popular area for watching the sunrise, and Gyeongpo Beach. The city hosted all the ice events for the 2018 Winter Olympics and the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics.
People
Climate
| Population | 208,161 |
| Population Density | 518 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7527°, 128.8724° |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
| Country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| State / Province | Gangwon-do |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.6 inches (1,337 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.3 inches (11 cm) |
About Gangneung
Gangneung is a large city in South Korea (Gangwon-do) with a population of 208,161. The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet (77 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.
Climate in Gangneung
Gangneung has an average annual temperature of 12.9°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.9°C), the coldest is Jan (0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1631 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below South Korea avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Area | 401.6 sq mi (1,040.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 518/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7527°N, 128.8724°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (150 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
| Ulreung | Stratovolcano | 984 m (3,228 ft) | -2990 | 178 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 8.2 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 10.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
Gangneung has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.8") and December the driest (1.6").
Colleges & Universities in Gangneung
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gangneung Yeongdong University | University | — | — |
| Gangneungwonju University | University | — | — |
| Gangwon National University Gangneung Campus | University | — | — |
| Korea Open University | University | — | — |
| 가톨릭관동대학교 | University | — | — |
| 강원도립대학 | University | — | — |
| 한국폴리텍3대학강릉캠퍼스 | University | — | — |
Schools in Gangneung
91+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 구정초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| No-am Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gyeongpo Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| 강릉문성고등학교 운동장 | — | — | — | — |
| Chodang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gyeongpo High School | — | — | — | — |
| Gangneung High School | — | — | — | — |
| Gangneung Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Seongdeok Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 강릉문성고등학교 체육관 | — | — | — | — |
| 경포대초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 모산초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 강릉 옥천초등학교 운산분교 | — | — | — | — |
| Namgang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gangneung Girls' High School | — | — | — | — |
| Okcheon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gangneung Haeram Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Gangreunggyeodong Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 강릉명륜고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 강릉제일고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Gangil girl's high school | — | — | — | — |
| Yulgok middle school | — | — | — | — |
| 관동중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Namsan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kumkwang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 강릉오성학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 예닮글로벌학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Gangneung Jung-ang High School | — | — | — | — |
| Hansol Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Seongsan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 왕산중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 왕산초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Sacheon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sacheon Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Dongmyeong Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| 율곡초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Gangneung Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Yeongdong Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Myeongju Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Haseulla Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Ponam Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 유천초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Jung-ang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gangwon Arts High School | — | — | — | — |
| Gangneung Munseong High School | — | — | — | — |
| 강릉 동명초등학교 병설유치원 | — | — | — | — |
| Gangreunggyeodong Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Chodang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gyeongpo High School | — | — | — | — |
| Gangneung High School | — | — | — | — |
| Gangneung Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Seongdeok Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 강릉문성고등학교 체육관 | — | — | — | — |
| 경포대초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Namgang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gangneung Girls' High School | — | — | — | — |
| Okcheon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gangneung Haeram Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| 강릉문성고등학교 운동장 | — | — | — | — |
| 강릉명륜고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 강릉제일고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Gangil girl's high school | — | — | — | — |
| Yulgok middle school | — | — | — | — |
| 관동중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 율곡초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 솔올중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 경포초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 유천초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Gyeongpo High School | — | — | — | — |
| Namsan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 솔올중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 경포초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 유천초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Gangneunggangdong Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gyeongpo High School | — | — | — | — |
| Gangneungmunseong High School | — | — | — | — |
| Gangneung Jung-ang High School | — | — | — | — |
| Hansol Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sacheon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Dongmyeong Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Gangneungmunseong High School | — | — | — | — |
| Gangneung Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Yeongdong Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Myeongju Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Haseulla Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Ponam Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 유천초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Gangneung Munseong High School | — | — | — | — |
| 강릉 동명초등학교 병설유치원 | — | — | — | — |
| No-am Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gyeongpo Middle School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Gangneung
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Gangneung
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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 Gangneung
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bada Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Banditbuljakeun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Banditbuljakeun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Donghae City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Donghaesaejungang Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gangneung City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Myeongju Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Neulpureum Dorseorsil | 0.0 | |||||
| Rohaseugangneungjakeun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rohaseugangneungjakeun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 도서관(2층) | 0.0 | |||||
| 도서관(2층) | 0.0 | |||||
| 모루별밤열람실 | 0.0 | |||||
| 중앙도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 행복한모루 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gangneung
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||||
| 주문진 활어 회센터 |
Hotels in Gangneung
22 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Gangneung
204 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Gangneung
52 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Gangneung
4 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Gangneung
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Gangneung
3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Gangneung
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Gangneung
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Gangneung
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Gangneung
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Gangneung
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Gangneung
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Gangneung
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gangneung
20 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gangneung
14 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Gangneung
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Gangneung
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Gangneung
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Gangneung
11 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 | — | — | — |
| Alpensia Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| 펀파크 A2 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| 모글코스 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| 눈썰매장 | 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 Gangneung
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Yangyang International Airport | YNY | Large Airport |
| Gangneung Airport (K-18) | KAG | Medium Airport |
| G 417 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-412 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-413 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-414 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-418 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-420 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jecheon (G-605) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jukbyeon Emergency Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Gangneung
23 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Gangneung Mail Center | |
| Gangneung Post Office | |
| Gujeong Post Office | |
| Noam Post Office | |
| Sacheon Post Office | |
| 강릉교1동우편취급국 | |
| 강릉교1동우편취급국 | |
| 강릉교리우편취급국 | |
| 강릉교리우편취급국 | |
| 강릉구산우체국 | |
| 강릉동부우편취급국 | |
| 강릉동부우편취급국 | |
| 강릉옥천동우편취급국 | |
| 강릉옥천동우편취급국 | |
| 강릉원주대학교 우편취급국 | |
| 강릉입암동우편취급국 | |
| 강릉입암동우편취급국 | |
| 강릉입암동우편취급국 | |
| 강릉입암동우편취급국 | |
| 강릉중앙동우체국 | |
| 강릉중앙동우체국 | |
| 경포대우체국 | |
| 왕산우체국 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gangneung
46 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bohyeonsa | |
| Chodangdong Catholic Church | |
| Chodangdong Catholic Church | |
| Dongseongdae Catholic Church | |
| Hanmaum Church | |
| Hanmaum Church | |
| Imdangdong Catholic Church | |
| Imdangdong Catholic Church | |
| Korea SGI Gangneung Cultural Center | |
| Seok Bulsa temple | |
| Won Buddhism Gangneung Church | |
| 강남성결교회 | |
| 강남성결교회 | |
| 강릉교회 | |
| 강릉교회 | |
| 강릉교회 TG홀 | |
| 강릉교회 TG홀 | |
| 강릉성덕교회 | |
| 강릉성덕교회 | |
| 강릉성덕성결교회 |
Quick Facts
Around Gangneung
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Gangneung
1 places within 15 km
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Public Holidays in South Korea
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What is the population of Gangneung?
Gangneung has a population of 208,161 residents and is located in South Korea. The population density is 518 people per square mile, spread across 401.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gangneung?
Gangneung 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 74°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.6 inches, with 4.3 inches of snow.