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Gwanchon, South Korea

Jeollabuk-do · South Korea

Gwanchon is a small town in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea with a population of 0. Elevation: 732 ft (223 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

732 ft Elevation 223 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
67.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Seoul Timezone

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About Gwanchon

Gwanchon

Gwanchon-myeon är en socken i kommunen Imsil-gun i provinsen Norra Jeolla i den centrala delen av Sydkorea, 210 km söder om huvudstaden Seoul.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain67.8 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation732 ft (223 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation732 ft (223 m)
Coordinates35.6746°, 127.2707°
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Country🇰🇷 South Korea
State / ProvinceJeollabuk-do
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation67.8 inches (1,721 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.0 inches (33 cm)

About Gwanchon

Gwanchon is a small town in South Korea (Jeollabuk-do) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 732 feet (223 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.

Gwanchon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 269 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 67.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 732 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below South Korea avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation732 ft (223 m)
Area230.5 sq mi (596.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates35.6746°N, 127.2707°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.8"
78% above South Korea avg
Snowfall 13.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.90"
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 52 km
Jan 29, 2020 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea M3.5 130 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 2 181 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 176 km
2020 Bavi Category 2 243 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 149 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 223 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 273 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 161 km
2013 Danas Category 1 247 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 106 km
2010 Kompasu Category 3 187 km
2007 Nari Category 1 131 km
2004 Megi Category 1 290 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 127 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 240 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 164 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 201 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 259 km
1999 Olga Category 1 127 km
1995 Faye Category 3 85 km
1994 Seth Category 1 215 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 115 km
1649 YELLOW SEA Earthquake 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-0°C) 1.7 in
March 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
June 69°F (21°C) 6.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 11.9 in Wettest
August 76°F (25°C) 9.8 in Warmest
September 67°F (19°C) 5.6 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
December 33°F (0°C) 1.3 in

Gwanchon has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.9") and January the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Gwanchon

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gwanchon Middle School
Oegung Elementary School
Daeri Elementary School
Gwanchon Elementary School
관촌초등학교
Sindeok Elementary School
남관초등학교
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Radio Stations near Gwanchon

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
JeonjuFM MP3 128 kbps
JTV 매직FM UNKNOWN
WOWCCM christian-gospel, musica cristiana MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Gwanchon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Donghakhyeongmyeong Memorial Hall
Gangam Calligraphy Museum
Gogagu Exhibition Hall
Honbul Literature Museum
Honbul Literature Museum
Jeonju Hanok Village History Hall
Jeonju History Museum
JeonJu Korean Traditional Wine Museum
Jeonju Traditional Paper Making Institute
Jeonjugongyepum Exhibition Hall
Jongi Museum
National Jeonju Museum
Royal Portrait Museum
The museum of Jeonju Embroidery Fork
Theme Museum of Korean Liquor
성보박물관
아원고택
잠사곤충박물관
전주국립박물관
전주시 기독교근대역사기념관
진안가위박물관
진안역사박물관

Libraries in Gwanchon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Baekun Village Library0.0
Bugwi Village Library0.0
Chojang Village Library0.0
Dongchon Village Library0.0
Geulsarang Library0.0
Geumam Library0.0
Gurim Sae Village Library0.0
JBNU Central Library0.0
Jeollabukdo Childrens Center0.0
Jeollabukdosigakjangaein Library0.0
Jeonju City Library0.0
Jeonju Teachers College Library0.0
Jinangong Library0.0
Jinansarang Library0.0
Maijakeun Library0.0
Nosongjakeun Library0.0
Osu Library0.0
Sallim Library0.0
Samcheon Public Library0.0
Sanseojeil Library0.0
Songcheon Library0.0
Wanju County Samrye Library0.0
Wanjusoyangmyeonjuminjachissenteo Library0.0
Woo-suk University Jungang Library0.0
Yewon Art University Yewon Library0.0
건지도서관0.0
금암도서관0.0
동문헌책도서관0.0
동문헌책도서관0.0
무지개작은도서관0.0
서신동 도서관0.0
아중도서관0.0
에코시티KCC스위첸13블록아파트도서관0.0
옹달샘작은도서관0.0
완주군립 콩쥐팥쥐도서관0.0
완주군립중앙도서관0.0
임실군립도서관0.0
임실코아루아파트작은도서관0.0
전북교육청임실도서관0.0
전북대학교 의학도서관0.0
전북문학사관도서관0.0
전주대학교 도서관0.0
전주시립도서관 꽃심0.0
전주시립인후도서관0.0
창조2관0.0
평화시립도서관0.0
학산숲속시집도서관0.0
효자도서관0.0

Farmers Markets in Gwanchon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fish Market
Fish Market
Gwanchon Traditional Market
Jeonju National Agricultural Cooperative Federation Gongpanjang
Nambu Market
Samnye Traditional Market
강진시장
농수산시장
모래내시장
서신동 시장
서신동 시장
이서중앙정미소
임실시장

Restaurants in Gwanchon

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

88반점
가얏골
사선각
산들채식당
삼성반점
슬치백산식당
편백기사식당

Theme Parks in Gwanchon

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

사선대

Veterinaries in Gwanchon

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gwanchonchoe Animal Hospital

Bus Stations in Gwanchon

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KR #1253839927
관촌공용버스터미널

Gas Stations in Gwanchon

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Daewon Gas Station
Oneun Gas Station
Oneun Gas Station
Seulchi Gas Station
SK gas
SK gas

Banks in Gwanchon

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gwanchon Nonghyup
Gwanchon Nonghyup
Imsil National Livestock Cooperative Federation
Nonghyup Bank

Gyms in Gwanchon

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KR #1255475443
KR #1255475449

Golf Courses in Gwanchon

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jeonju Shangrila Country Club

Breweries in Gwanchon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Macrock
Macrock
Nomadic Beer Garden
Nomadic Beer Garden
Nomadic Beer Temple
Nomadic Beer Temple

Stadiums & Teams in Gwanchon

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gwanchon

9 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Gwanchon

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gwanchon Post Office
Oegung Post Office
Sinpyeong Post Office
Unam Post Office

Treatment Centers in Gwanchon

100 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Aideurim
Baeksan Oriental Medicine Clinic
Bakbyeonghwa Plastic Surgery Clinic
Bakeunjae Internal Medicine Clinic
Bakilju Internal Medicine Clinic
Balgeun Eye Clinic
Best Ear, Nose, & Throat Clinic
Betel Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic
Bombichsoagwa Clinic
Chagyeongyeon Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic
Cham Orthopedics Clinic
Choeeungyeongsoagwa
Choehongseokpibu Urology Clinic
Choesangin Internal Medicine Clinic
Dajeong Oriental Medicine Clinic
E- Bbeujiopyeonghwajeom
Eunhye Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic
Gangibiinhugwa Clinic
Gim Eye Clinic
Gimgyeonghwan Plastic Surgery
Gimim Neuropsychiatric Clinic
Gimjeonghyeongoegwa Clinic
Gimmunjung Internal Medicine Clinic
Gimuseonmachwitongjeunguihakgwa Clinic
Gimyangbak Ear, Nose, & Throat Clinic
Haemalgeunyeonhapsoagwa
Haengbokdeurim Internal Medicine Clinic
Haengbokhanyeou Clinic
Hahyeonjusingyeonggwa Clinic
Hanbichsoagwa
Hannamjin Internal Medicine Clinic
Hanoegwa Clinic
Hanyang Ear, Nose, & Throat Clinic
Heogiseok Internal Medicine Clinic
Honam Internal Medicine Clinic
Hwanghyesuktongjeung Clinic
Hyeondaegajeonguihakgwa Clinic
Hyoja Internal Medicine Clinic
Hyoja Urology Clinic
Hyojaibiinhugwa Clinic
Hyomungajeong Clinic
Hyosaranggajeongganhosaeopso
I Dermatologic Clinic
I Eye Clinic
Ibyeonggwon Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic
Idongho Internal Medicine Clinic
Ieuncheol Ear, Nose, & Throat Clinic
Ihuijeong Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic
Imgiyeong Plastic Surgery Clinic
Imyeongcheol Plastic Surgery
Isanggwongajeonguihakgwa Clinic
Isanghohwalgiwon
Iseungnyeolgajeonguihakgwa Clinic
Isoagwa Clinic
Iyeongsu Plastic Surgery Clinic
Jahyesingyeonggwa Clinic
Jangdaeyeongsoagwa
Jangyongbeom Internal Medicine Clinic
Jeil Internal Medicine Clinic
Jeonbuk Dental Uisa National Credit Union Federation
Jeonghwalgiwon
Jeongyeongtae Eye Clinic
Jeonjuhangwon Surgery
Jeonjuswijeu Clinic
Jeonjuuri Hospital
Jeonjuuri Hospital
Jobyeongchun Eye Clinic
Joeun Internal Medicine Clinic
Jogyeongho Plastic Surgery
Jogyumo Ear, Nose, & Throat Clinic
Josuyeongsoagwa Clinic
Kairojeongchewon
Keulleo Plastic Surgery
Maeumpyeonhan Psychiatric Clinic
Malgeun Neuropsychiatric Choemyeon Clinic
Malgeun Neuropsychiatric Clinic
Mirae Internal Medicine Clinic
Mirae Internal Medicine Clinic
Mirae Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic
Neulsarangjanghakjaedansomunnan Clinic
Nuga Internal Medicine Clinic
Nuga Orthopedics Clinic
Nuga Orthopedics Clinic
O Ear, Nose, & Throat Clinic
O Internal Medicine Clinic
Ongoeuljaehwaluihakgwa
Pyeonghwa Eye Clinic
Pyeonghwacheokchuundonggyojeongwon
Pyeonghwaroun Internal Medicine Clinic
Sedong Oriental Medicine Clinic
Seinsingyeongoegwa Clinic
Seobumedikal
Seoul Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic
Sinilgyunsingyeongoegwa Clinic
Songhasuk Internal Medicine Clinic
Suaenmi Dermatologic Clinic
White Dermatologic Clinic
Yesugajeonguihakgwa Clinic
미르아동병원
하지정맥류전문병원) (Urideulhangoegwauiwon ( Hajijeongmaengnyujeonmunbyeongwon )

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gwanchon

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
미타사
수월사

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Seoul
Area
53.6 km² (20.7 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 Gwanchon?

Gwanchon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 67.8 inches, with 13.0 inches of snow.

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