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Gongeum, South Korea

Jeollabuk-do · South Korea

Gongeum is a small town in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea with a population of 0. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

89 ft Elevation 27 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
67.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Seoul Timezone

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About Gongeum

Gongeum

Gongeum-myeon är en socken i den sydvästra delen av Sydkorea, 250 km söder om huvudstaden Seoul. Den ligger i kommunen Gochang-gun i provinsen Norra Jeolla.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain67.6 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Coordinates35.3783°, 126.5114°
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Country🇰🇷 South Korea
State / ProvinceJeollabuk-do
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation67.6 inches (1,717 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.1 inches (28 cm)

About Gongeum

Gongeum is a small town in South Korea (Jeollabuk-do) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.

Gongeum experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 67.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above South Korea avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area30.7 sq mi (79.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates35.3783°N, 126.5114°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.6"
78% above South Korea avg
Snowfall 11.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.90"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (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 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 196 km
2020 Bavi Category 3 186 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 244 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 209 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 159 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 287 km
2018 Soulik Category 1 270 km
2016 Chaba Category 2 181 km
2013 Danas Category 1 261 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 156 km
2012 Bolaven Category 1 291 km
2010 Kompasu Category 3 146 km
2007 Nari Category 1 127 km
2004 Megi Category 1 280 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 171 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 278 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 154 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 211 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 208 km
1999 Olga Category 1 51 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 125 km
1649 YELLOW SEA Earthquake 48 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 1.4 in
February 35°F (2°C) 1.7 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 6.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 9.9 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 8.9 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
November 47°F (9°C) 2.1 in
December 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in Driest

Gongeum has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in February to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.9") and December the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Gongeum

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gongeum Elementary School
Gongeum Middle School
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Radio Stations near Gongeum

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Gongeum

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Buancheongja Exhibition Hall
Geumguwon Jogak Exhibition Hall
Gochanggoindol Museum
Gochangpansori Museum
Piramseowon Museum
Urisalmokdang Museum
Yeonggwang nuclear power generation Exhibition Hall
Yeongwang Forest Museum
부안청자박물관

Libraries in Gongeum

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Donghwamyeondonghwa Library0.0
Gilyonggusim Library0.0
Gochang Public Library0.0
Jakeun Library0.0
Wolsangusim Library0.0
Yeonggwang Public Library0.0
Yeonggwanggullip Library0.0
영광공공도서관0.0

Farmers Markets in Gongeum

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Daesan Market
Hyanghwado Marine Products Sales Center
무장면 전통시장
영광터미널시장

Clinics in Gongeum

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gochang-gun Gongeum-myeon Public Health Branch

Veterinaries in Gongeum

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gim Animal Hospital

Gas Stations in Gongeum

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Marae Gas Station

Airports Near Gongeum

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Muan International AirportMWXLarge Airport
Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air BaseKUVMedium Airport
Gwangju AirportKWJMedium Airport
G 710 AirportSmall Airport
G 712 AirportSmall Airport
Hwangryong AirportSmall Airport
Jeonju (G 703) Air BaseCHNSmall Airport
Jeonju AirfieldSmall Airport
Mokpo Air BaseSmall Airport
Yeongam AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gongeum

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gochang Gongeum Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gongeum

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
관음사

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Seoul
Area
50.1 km² (19.3 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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What is the weather like in Gongeum?

Gongeum has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 67.6 inches, with 11.1 inches of snow.

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