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Hongch’ŏn, South Korea
Gangwon-do · South Korea
Hongch’ŏn is a mid-size city in Gangwon-do, South Korea with a population of 75,251. Elevation: 449 ft (137 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 75,251 |
| Population Density | 1,168 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6918°, 127.8857° |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
| Country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| State / Province | Gangwon-do |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.4 inches (1,255 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.6 inches (7 cm) |
About Hongch’ŏn
Hongch’ŏn is a mid-size city in South Korea (Gangwon-do) with a population of 75,251. The city sits at an elevation of 449 feet (137 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 22°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.
Climate in Hongch’ŏn
Hongch’ŏn has an average annual temperature of 11.8°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1370 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below South Korea avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Area | 64.4 sq mi (166.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,168/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6918°N, 127.8857°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 12.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 10.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in |
Hongch’ŏn has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 22°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.8") and January the driest (0.7").
Schools in Hongch’ŏn
23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 홍천초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 주봉초등학교와동분교장 | — | — | — | — |
| 주봉초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 화계초등학교성동분교장 | — | — | — | — |
| 매산초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 화계초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 동화중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 속초초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Hongcheonnongeop High School | — | — | — | — |
| Oan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Namsan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hongcheon Womens High School | — | — | — | — |
| Hongcheon High School | — | — | — | — |
| Seokhwa Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 홍천초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 속초초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| IUTC | — | — | — | — |
| Gusong Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hwachon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hwachon Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Hongcheon Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Hongcheon Girls Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Donghwa Middle School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Hongch’ŏn
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Hongch’ŏn
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animation Museum | ||||
| Animation Museum | ||||
| Chuncheon Art Museum | ||||
| Chuncheon Art Museum | ||||
| Chuncheon National Museum | ||||
| Chuncheon National Museum | ||||
| Freshwater-Fish Eco-Center | ||||
| Gangwon Police Museum | ||||
| Gangwon Police Museum | ||||
| Gangwon University Jungang Museum | ||||
| Gangwon University Jungang Museum | ||||
| Gangwon-do Forest Museum | ||||
| Gangwon-do Forest Museum | ||||
| Hallym University Museum | ||||
| Hallym University Museum | ||||
| Haneolmunye Museum | ||||
| Haneolmunye Museum | ||||
| Hongcheonsaengmyeonggeongang Science Museum | ||||
| Mohyeonghanggonggi Museum | ||||
| Sallim Museum | ||||
| Sallim Museum | ||||
| 강원대학교 중앙박물관 | ||||
| 강원대학교 중앙박물관 | ||||
| 지평리 전쟁기념관 | ||||
| 춘천로봇체험관 | ||||
| 춘천로봇체험관 | ||||
| 춘천인형극박물관 | ||||
| 춘천인형극박물관 |
Libraries in Hongch’ŏn
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheondongjakeun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cheondongjakeun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chunseong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chunseong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Damjakeun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Damjakeun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Duranno Children Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hongcheon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| ILSONG Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jilli Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jipyeong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Libruary | 0.0 | |||||
| Seomyeon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Seomyeon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| soyang library | 0.0 | |||||
| soyang library | 0.0 | |||||
| 미래도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 법대도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 별빛나루 도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 신사우도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 신사우도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 제2도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 춘천반다비국민체육센터 작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 춘천반다비국민체육센터 작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 춘천시립도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 춘천시립청소년도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 학술정보센터 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hongch’ŏn
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 동부시장 | |||||
| 지평시장 | |||||
| 춘천시농수산물도매시장 |
Hotels in Hongch’ŏn
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hongch’ŏn
17 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hongch’ŏn
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Hongch’ŏn
3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Hongch’ŏn
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Hongch’ŏn
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Hongch’ŏn
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hongch’ŏn
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hongch’ŏn
9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Hongch’ŏn
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Hongch’ŏn
4 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Hongch’ŏn
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Chuncheon Hockey Stadium | ||
| 송암레포츠타운 X게임파크 | ||
| 송암레포츠타운 실내테니스장 | ||
| 송암레포츠타운 익스트림B3경기장 | ||
| 송암레포츠타운 테니스장 |
Ski Resorts Near Hongch’ŏn
13 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yangji Pine Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Jisan Forest Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Konjiam Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Alpensia Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| 펀파크 A2 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| 모글코스 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| 눈썰매장 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pheonix Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vivaldi Park Skiworld | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| 스타힐리조트 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bears Town Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| 엘리시안 강촌 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Alps Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Hongch’ŏn
32 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport | JWO | Medium Airport |
| Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) | WJU | Medium Airport |
| Baekui-ri (G-228) Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| G 233 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G 417 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-213 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-240 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-307 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-311 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-312 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-313 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-314 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-317 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-321 Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| G-405 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-406 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-412 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-413 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-414 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-418 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-419 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-420 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Icheon (G-510) Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Idong Airport (G-231) | — | Small Airport |
| Imdang-ri Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Jecheon (G-605) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ji Po Ri Airfield (G-237) | — | Small Airport |
| Leisure Aviation Art Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pocheon (G-217) Airport | QJP | Small Airport |
| Yanggu (G-404) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yangpyeong (G-301) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yongin (G-501) Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hongch’ŏn
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bukbang Post Office | |
| Hongcheon Post Office | |
| Yeonbong Post Office | |
| 성산우체국 | |
| 양덕원우체국 | |
| 영귀미우체국 | |
| 영귀미우체국 | |
| 홍천갈마곡우편취급국 | |
| 홍천우체국 |
Treatment Centers in Hongch’ŏn
7 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Seoksaho Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic | ||
| Urisoagwa Clinic | ||
| 동내면보건지소 | ||
| 동면보건지소 | ||
| 서면보건지소 | ||
| 신동면보건지소 | ||
| 신북읍보건지소 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hongch’ŏn
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chuncheongyoguyeonbong Catholic Church | |
| Gangnyongsa | |
| 남천사 | |
| 베네스다장로교회 | |
| 비전교회 | |
| 수타사 | |
| 주사랑교회 | |
| 청솔암 | |
| 홍천성당 | |
| 홍천소망감리교회 | |
| 홍천침례교회 | |
| 환돌교회 | |
| 희락교회 |
Quick Facts
Around Hongch’ŏn
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Hongch’ŏn
1 places within 15 km
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Public Holidays in South Korea
17 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Hongch’ŏn
What is the population of Hongch’ŏn?
Hongch’ŏn has a population of 75,251 residents and is located in South Korea. The population density is 1,168 people per square mile, spread across 64.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Hongch’ŏn?
Hongch’ŏn has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.4 inches, with 2.6 inches of snow.