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Heunghae, South Korea
Gyeongsangbuk-do · South Korea
Heunghae is a mid-size city in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea with a population of 36,080. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
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About Heunghae
Heunghae is a town, or eup in Buk-gu, Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. The township Uichang-myeon was upgraded to the town Uichang-eup in 1980, and it was renamed Heunghae-eup in 1983. Heunghae Town Office is located in Okseong-ri.
People
Climate
| Population | 36,080 |
| Population Density | 487 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1095°, 129.3452° |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
| Country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| State / Province | Gyeongsangbuk-do |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.5 inches (1,104 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.5 inches (4 cm) |
About Heunghae
Heunghae is a mid-size city in South Korea (Gyeongsangbuk-do) with a population of 36,080. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.
Climate in Heunghae
Heunghae 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above South Korea avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 74.1 sq mi (191.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 487/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1095°N, 129.3452°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1643 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 69 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
Heunghae has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.7") and December the driest (1.1").
Colleges & Universities in Heunghae
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeongnam Univ. Yeongdeok Training Center | University | — | — |
Schools in Heunghae
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gokgang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pohang Songgok Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 달전초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 구 칠포초등학교 터 | — | — | — | — |
| Choseo Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Yangseo Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Heunghaeseobu Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Jukcheon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hakcheon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Chogok Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pohang Jangheung Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Heunghae Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Heunghae Technical High School | — | — | — | — |
| Yangdeok Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Heunghae Namsan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Heunghae Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Pohang Yangdeok Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Jangheung Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Pohang Jangseong High School | — | — | — | — |
| Pohang Jangwon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Heunghae
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Heunghae
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daejeon 3.1 Uigeo Memorial Hall | ||||
| Dongho Buddhism Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Gyeongbohwaseok Museum | ||||
| Mandeok Buddhism Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Mandeok Buddhism Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Museum | ||||
| National Lighthouse Museum | ||||
| National Lighthouse Museum | ||||
| POSCO History Museum | ||||
| Yangdong Village (UNESCO World Heritage) | ||||
| Yeongil Folk Museum | ||||
| 구룡포 과메기문화관 | ||||
| 구룡포 근대 역사관 | ||||
| 구룡포근대역사관 | ||||
| 국립등대박물관 | ||||
| 기획전시장 | ||||
| 덕동민족전시관 | ||||
| 덕실관 | ||||
| 등대역사관 | ||||
| 포항바다화석박물관 | ||||
| 포항전통문화체험관 | ||||
| 한국관광명품관 | ||||
| 한국수석포항박물관 |
Libraries in Heunghae
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaekiranggeulirang Childrens Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gyeongju Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ocheon Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ocheon Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Poeun Heunghae Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Poeun Jungang Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pohangsi Cultural Center Library | 0.0 | |||||
| T. J. Park Digital Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 경상북도교육청 영일공공도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 구룡포작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 구룡포작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 동해석곡도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 두무치작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 양포작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 장량동바람작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 캔두 스터디카페 | 0.0 | |||||
| 포항시립구룡포도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 해파랑도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 환호어린이작은도서관 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Heunghae
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donggwang Fish Market | |||||
| Jukdo Market | |||||
| 강구시장 | |||||
| 구룡포 수협 수산물 판매장 | |||||
| 송림종합시장 | |||||
| 오천공설시장 | |||||
| 오천공설시장 | |||||
| 장성종합시장 | |||||
| 청과2동 | |||||
| 청하공진시장 | |||||
| 포항축산농협 | |||||
| 환호아주종합시장 | |||||
| 환호아주종합시장 |
Hotels in Heunghae
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Heunghae
112 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Heunghae
38 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Heunghae
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Heunghae
7 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Heunghae
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Heunghae
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Heunghae
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Heunghae
14 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Heunghae
6 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Heunghae
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Heunghae
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Heunghae
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 Heunghae
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Daegu International Airport | TAE | Large Airport |
| Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) | KPO | Medium Airport |
| Ulsan Airport | USN | Medium Airport |
| Uljin Airport | UJN | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Heunghae
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 포항우목우체국 | |
| 포항우목우체국 | |
| 포항장량동우체국 |
Treatment Centers in Heunghae
10 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Haengbokhansoa Youth Gwa | ||
| Hakjeonbogeonjinnyoso | ||
| Joheunuisadeulbareunmom | ||
| Mirapibubimangwallisil | ||
| Pohangsibukgu Public Health Center | ||
| Pohangsinamgu Public Health Center | ||
| Umokbogeonjinnyoso | ||
| Uriaibaldaljiwon Center | ||
| 경주시 보건소 | ||
| 루피하임에스테틱 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Heunghae
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Jangnyang Catholic Church | |
| 명진암 | |
| 미륵사 | |
| 베델교회 | |
| 수미정사 | |
| 칠포교회 | |
| 칠포대원사 | |
| 칠포대원사 | |
| 포항성도교회 | |
| 하나의교회 | |
| 한마음교회 | |
| 흥해영광장로교회 | |
| 흥해제일교회 | |
| 흥해제일교회 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in South Korea
17 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Heunghae?
Heunghae has a population of 36,080 residents and is located in South Korea. The population density is 487 people per square mile, spread across 74.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Heunghae?
Heunghae enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.5 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.