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Gwangyang, South Korea
Jeollanam-do · South Korea
Gwangyang is a large city in Jeollanam-do, South Korea with a population of 154,266. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
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About Gwangyang
Gwangyang is a city in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. Gwangyang is the home of POSCO's Gwangyang Steel Works, the largest facility of its kind in the world.
The city is also home to K League Classic football side Jeonnam Dragons.
People
Climate
| Population | 154,266 |
| Population Density | 871 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.9414°, 127.6957° |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
| Country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| State / Province | Jeollanam-do |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.2 inches (1,402 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.0 inches (3 cm) |
About Gwangyang
Gwangyang is a large city in South Korea (Jeollanam-do) with a population of 154,266. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.
Climate in Gwangyang
Gwangyang has an average annual temperature of 14.9°C (59°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.4°C), the coldest is Jan (3.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1460 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above South Korea avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 177.2 sq mi (458.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 871/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9414°N, 127.6957°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 8.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
Gwangyang has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.8") and December the driest (0.8").
Schools in Gwangyang
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sang-am Elementary School, Myodo Branch | — | — | — | — |
| 광양골약중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 광양 와우 행복주택 | — | — | — | — |
| Gwangyeong Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gwangyang Jungdong Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gwangyang Baekun Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Gwangyangjungjin Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gwangyangjungdong Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Gwangyang Baegun Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gwangyang Jecheol Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gwangyang madong Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gwangyangbaekun High School | — | — | — | — |
| 골약초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Gwangyeong Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Gwangyeong High School | — | — | — | — |
| 동광양중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Gwangyang Jecheol Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Gwangyang Jecheol Nam ELementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gwangyang Jecheol High School | — | — | — | — |
| Gwangyangjungma Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gwangyangjungang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gwangyangjungma High School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Gwangyang
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Gwangyang
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70주년기념관 | ||||
| 70주년기념관 | ||||
| Aeyangwon History Museum | ||||
| Aeyangwon History Museum | ||||
| Bangwongongnyong Museum | ||||
| Bomulseom Maneullara Maneul Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Dasolsa Service Station Museum | ||||
| Hamel Museum | ||||
| Hamel Museum | ||||
| Kim Seung-ok Literary Museum | ||||
| maeam Tea Museum | ||||
| Namhae Local History Museum | ||||
| National Suncheon University Museum | ||||
| Seomjin River Fish Museum | ||||
| Sonyangwonmoksa Sungyo Memorial Hall | ||||
| Sonyangwonmoksa Sungyo Memorial Hall | ||||
| Swieoganeun Museum | ||||
| 거북선 | ||||
| 광양역사문화관 | ||||
| 광양장도박물관 | ||||
| 국립여수해양기상과학관 | ||||
| 국립여수해양기상과학관 | ||||
| 선비문화체험관 | ||||
| 순천기독교역사박물관 | ||||
| 순천기독교역사박물관 | ||||
| 순천대학교 박물관 | ||||
| 순천만국가정원역사관 | ||||
| 유럽도자기박물관Cafe&Restaurant | ||||
| 유배박물관 | ||||
| 유성준 이선유 판소리 기념관 | ||||
| 이순신전술신호연박물관 | ||||
| 이순신전술신호연박물관 | ||||
| 지리산생태과학관 | ||||
| 컨벤션관 | ||||
| 테디베어뮤지엄 | ||||
| 테디베어뮤지엄 | ||||
| 하동군기록관 | ||||
| 한옥체험관 | ||||
| 해오름전시실 곤충박물관 | ||||
| 해오름전시실 곤충박물관 |
Libraries in Gwangyang
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019물벼락만화카페 | 0.0 | |||||
| 2019물벼락만화카페 | 0.0 | |||||
| Daeju 1 Cha Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Daeju 1 Cha Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ganjeonmyeonsae Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gwangyang Gidu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gwangyang Municipal Jungma Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hadong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hannyeo University Jungang Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hannyeo University Jungang Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jakeunnamu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jakeunnamu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Namhae Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Namhaeeupsae Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nongbune Teosbat Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sae Village Mungo Hadonggunjibu Jingyomyeonbunhoe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sae Village Mungo Hadonggunjibu Yangbomyeonbunhoe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sindae Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sindae Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sinseong Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sinseong Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Siripdolsan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Siripyulchon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yedalm Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yeosu Hwangyeong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yeosu Municipal Dolsan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yeosu Municipal Yueonam Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 광림작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 광양시립중앙도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 광양시립중앙도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 광양시립중앙도서관 어린이별관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 광양시립중앙도서관 어린이별관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 광양영재교육원 | 0.0 | |||||
| 광양용강도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 광양희망도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 광양희망도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 비봉마을도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 순천기적의도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 순천시립그림책도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 순천시립그림책도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 순천시립도서관연향분관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 순천시립삼산도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 순천시립삼산도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 순천시립신대도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 순천시립조례호수도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 스마트도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 스마트도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 악양작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 여서주공작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 여서주공작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 여수시립소라도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 여수시립쌍봉도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 여수시립이순신도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 용강도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 중앙도서관 F03동 | 0.0 | |||||
| 학마을 작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 학마을 작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 현천 작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 현천작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 현천작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 화전도서관 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gwangyang
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dong Marketplace | |||||
| Gwangyeong Market | |||||
| Yeosu Fish Market | |||||
| 건어물장터 | |||||
| 광양5일시장 | |||||
| 국동수산시장 | |||||
| 남해전통시장 | |||||
| 도깨비시장 | |||||
| 서시장 | |||||
| 서시장 | |||||
| 순천수산시장 | |||||
| 순천수산시장 | |||||
| 신기제일시장 | |||||
| 신기종합시장 | |||||
| 여수교동시장 | |||||
| 여수수산시장 | |||||
| 여천제일시장 | |||||
| 옥종공설시장 | |||||
| 웃장 | |||||
| 이화시장 | |||||
| 중마시장 | |||||
| 중앙쇼핑센터 | |||||
| 진교공설시장 | |||||
| 진남시장 | |||||
| 하동공설시장 | |||||
| 화개장터 | |||||
| 횡천시장 |
Hotels in Gwangyang
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Gwangyang
139 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Gwangyang
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Gwangyang
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Gwangyang
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Gwangyang
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Gwangyang
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Gwangyang
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gwangyang
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gwangyang
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Gwangyang
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Gwangyang
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Gwangyang
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Gwangyang
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Works |
Stadiums & Teams in Gwangyang
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Jinnam Sports Complex | ||
| 망마경기장 | ||
| 씨름경기장 | ||
| 여수시구봉분회 게이트볼경기장 | ||
| 여수유도경기장 | ||
| 인라인롤러경기장 |
Airports Near Gwangyang
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base | HIN | Medium Airport |
| Yeosu Airport | RSU | Medium Airport |
| G 710 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Goheung Airport | — | Small Airport |
| SL Air Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Gwangyang
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Geumho Post Office | |
| Gwangyang Post Office | |
| Jecheol Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Gwangyang
6 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Baekse Clinic | ||
| Gusangbogeonjinnyoso | ||
| Maryunbogeonjinnyoso | ||
| Pangyobogeonjinnyoso | ||
| Seonwolbogeonjinnyoso | ||
| 세풍보건진료소 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gwangyang
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 골약교회 | |
| 광양대광교회 | |
| 광양사랑의 교회 | |
| 다움교회 | |
| 동광양제일교회 | |
| 새하늘교회 | |
| 소금과빛교회 | |
| 천주교 중동교회 | |
| 평화교회 |
Quick Facts
Around Gwangyang
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in South Korea
17 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Gwangyang?
Gwangyang has a population of 154,266 residents and is located in South Korea. The population density is 871 people per square mile, spread across 177.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gwangyang?
Gwangyang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.2 inches, with 1.0 inches of snow.