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Guryongpo, South Korea

Gyeongsangbuk-do · South Korea

Guryongpo is a small town in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea with a population of 0. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

23 ft Elevation 7 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
53.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Seoul Timezone

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About Guryongpo

Guryongpo

Guryongpo is a town, or eup in Nam-gu, Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. The township Changju-myeon was upgraded to the town Guryongpo-eup in 1942. Guryongpo Town Office is located in Hudong-ri. One of the local culinary specialties of Guryongpo is gwamegi a partially dried fish.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain53.0 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates35.9899°, 129.5538°
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 Guryongpo

Guryongpo is a small town in South Korea (Gyeongsangbuk-do) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 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 Guryongpo

Guryongpo 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
Guryongpo 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 23 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

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area435.2 sq mi (1,127.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates35.9899°N, 129.5538°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.0"
40% above South Korea avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.10"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 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 38 km
May 29, 2004 78 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea M5.3 79 km
Apr 23, 1994 141 km NW of G?tsuch?, Japan M5.2 138 km
Apr 21, 1994 142 km NW of G?tsuch?, Japan M5.2 134 km
Sep 12, 2016 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.9 49 km
Dec 13, 1996 20 km W of T’aebaek, South Korea M4.8 146 km
Jun 25, 1997 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.7 38 km
Feb 10, 2018 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea M4.7 25 km
Jul 5, 2016 52 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.7 59 km
Sep 19, 2016 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.6 43 km
Apr 23, 1994 139 km NW of G?tsuch?, Japan M4.5 139 km
Nov 9, 1995 79 km ENE of Heunghae, South Korea M4.5 69 km
Dec 13, 1992 66 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.4 69 km
Oct 6, 1995 45 km ESE of Santyoku, South Korea M4.3 147 km
Oct 7, 1995 75 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.0 69 km
Dec 9, 2000 60 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea M3.8 57 km
Sep 21, 2016 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea M3.5 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 94 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 1 282 km
2020 Haishen Category 1 63 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 80 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 246 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 221 km
2015 Goni Category 2 158 km
2013 Danas Category 1 272 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 158 km
2007 Nari Category 1 256 km
2007 Usagi Category 1 216 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 234 km
2005 Nabi Category 1 186 km
2004 Songda Category 2 251 km
2004 Chaba Category 2 289 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 51 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 112 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 279 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 258 km
1999 Bart Category 2 252 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 55 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) 2.3 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
June 69°F (21°C) 5.6 in
July 76°F (24°C) 8.1 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 7.9 in Warmest
September 69°F (20°C) 5.3 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

Guryongpo has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and December the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Guryongpo

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Daebo Elementary School
Guryongpo Elementary School
Janggi Elementary School Mopo Branch
Guryongpo Elementary School Gunam Branch-Closed
Guryeongpo Middle School & Pohang Technical Science High School
Daebo Middle School
구 동해초등학교 흥환분교 터
구 대보초등학교 대동배분교 터
구 석병초등학교 터
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Radio Stations near Guryongpo

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
TBN 울산교통방송 traffic AAC 98 kbps

Museums in Guryongpo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dongho Buddhism Exhibition Hall
Je 2 Seokguram Exhibition Hall
Mandeok Buddhism Exhibition Hall
Mandeok Buddhism Exhibition Hall
National Lighthouse Museum
National Lighthouse Museum
POSCO History Museum
Sillayeoksa Science Museum
Yeongil Folk Museum
구룡포 과메기문화관
구룡포 근대 역사관
구룡포근대역사관
국립등대박물관
기획전시장
덕실관
등대역사관
문무대왕해양역사관
문무대왕해양역사관
불국사박물관
신라역사과학관
포항바다화석박물관
한국관광명품관
한국수석포항박물관

Libraries in Guryongpo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Chaekiranggeulirang Childrens Library0.0
Ocheon Public Library0.0
Ocheon Public Library0.0
Poeun Heunghae Library0.0
Poeun Jungang Library0.0
Pohangsi Cultural Center Library0.0
T. J. Park Digital Library0.0
감포도서관0.0
경상북도교육청 영일공공도서관0.0
구룡포작은도서관0.0
구룡포작은도서관0.0
도서관0.0
동해석곡도서관0.0
두무치작은도서관0.0
양포작은도서관0.0
장량동바람작은도서관0.0
캔두 스터디카페0.0
포항시립구룡포도서관0.0
해파랑도서관0.0
환호어린이작은도서관0.0

Farmers Markets in Guryongpo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bulguksa Market entrance gate
Jukdo Market
감포공설시장
구룡포 수협 수산물 판매장
송림종합시장
어일시장
오천공설시장
오천공설시장
장성종합시장
청과2동
청하공진시장
포항축산농협
환호아주종합시장
환호아주종합시장

Restaurants in Guryongpo

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eobu Fish Restaurant
Jayeonsan Fish Restaurant
Museum Fish Restaurant
까치회식당
바다랑대게
새천년물회
호미곶왕짜장
횟집진

Cafes in Guryongpo

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Compose Coffee
네스트 코퍼레이션
빌스4339
어스피스
카페더헤이븐
파루시아

Clinics in Guryongpo

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Daedongbaebogeonjinnyoso
Heunghwanbogeonjinnyoso
Mopobogeonjinnyoso
구평보건진료소

Gas Stations in Guryongpo

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Guryongpo Gas Station

Banks in Guryongpo

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

구룡포수협

Stadiums & Teams in Guryongpo

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Ski Resorts Near Guryongpo

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 Guryongpo

2 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Guryongpo

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Homigot Post Office
포항호미곶우체국

Treatment Centers in Guryongpo

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Haengbokhansoa Youth Gwa
Joheunuisadeulbareunmom
Mirapibubimangwallisil
Pohangsibukgu Public Health Center
Pohangsinamgu Public Health Center
Umokbogeonjinnyoso
Uriaibaldaljiwon Center
루피하임에스테틱

Churches & Religious Organizations in Guryongpo

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
고금사
동호사
용주사
용흥사
진불사
청룡사
해봉사
황불사

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Seoul
Area
45.0 km² (17.4 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 Guryongpo?

Guryongpo 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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