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Hongseong, South Korea
Chungcheongnam-do · South Korea
Hongseong is a mid-size city in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea with a population of 89,174. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
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About Hongseong
Hongseong County is a county in South Korea, and the capital of South Chungcheong Province. The current governor is Lee Yong-log. The original name of the city is Hongju.
People
Climate
| Population | 89,174 |
| Population Density | 521 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.6009°, 126.6650° |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
| Country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| State / Province | Chungcheongnam-do |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.3 inches (1,226 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.7 inches (9 cm) |
About Hongseong
Hongseong is a mid-size city in South Korea (Chungcheongnam-do) with a population of 89,174. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.
Climate in Hongseong
Hongseong has an average annual temperature of 12.7°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (26°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1331 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below South Korea avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 171.2 sq mi (443.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 521/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6009°N, 126.6650°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1700 | YELLOW SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 19 km |
| 1649 | YELLOW SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 136 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 9.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in |
Hongseong has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.8") and January the driest (1.1").
Colleges & Universities in Hongseong
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanseo University Seosan Campus | University | — | Visit → |
| Korea National Open University Seosan City Study Center | University | — | Visit → |
| Shinsung University | College | — | Visit → |
Schools in Hongseong
47 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daejeong Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 내포중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 보성초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 덕산중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 덕산고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 한울초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Hongnam Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hongseong Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| 홍성초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Janggok Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ungsan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Geumdang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 내포초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Former Site of Hongseong Girls' High School | — | — | — | — |
| Hongseong Girls' Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Baeyang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Geumma Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Sudeok Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 홍성고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 홍북초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 홍동초등학교병설유치원 | — | — | — | — |
| Hongdong Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| 풀무농업고등기술학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Siryang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Eunha Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Chungnam Drone Aviation High School | — | — | — | — |
| Hongju High School | — | — | — | — |
| Korea K-POP High School | — | — | — | — |
| Gwangdong Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hongju Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Gwangheung Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Seohaesamyuk Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Geumma Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Deongmyeong Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Geumdang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Galsan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Seohaesamyuk High School | — | — | — | — |
| Hongbuk Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Former Gwangcheon Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Hongseong Girls' Middle School Affiliated Open Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| 홍주초등학교(예정) | — | — | — | — |
| 용봉초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 홍주초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Hongseong Girls' High School | — | — | — | — |
| Yongho Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Galsan Middle School/Galsan High School | — | — | — | — |
| Yesan Deoksan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Hongseong
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Hongseong
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakcheom-ji Nori Training Center | ||||
| Chungnam Children's Personality Learning Center | ||||
| Hapdeoksuri Folk Museum | ||||
| Korea Gogeonchuk Museum | ||||
| Sambakgolbeoseos Theme Museum | ||||
| 고추박물관 | ||||
| 백제문화 체험 박물관 | ||||
| 수덕사 미술관 | ||||
| 홍성민속테마박물관 | ||||
| 홍주성역사관 |
Libraries in Hongseong
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boryeongsi Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bulggoch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cheongyang Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chungcheongnam-do Office of Education Seobu Lifelong Education Institute | 0.0 | |||||
| Daehyeon Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gwangcheon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gwangcheon Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hanuridokseo Cultural Center Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hapdeok Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hongdong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hongseong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nakwon Bookstore | 0.0 | |||||
| Sapgyo Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Seosan Children's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Seosan City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Seosan Haemi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ungokggumnamu Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yesan Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 목련도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 밝맑도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 연암도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 충남도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 충남도서관 별관 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hongseong
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hongseongteukhwa Market | |||||
| Seosan Dongbu Traditional Market | |||||
| 덕산시장 | |||||
| 예산상설시장 | |||||
| 청양구기자약초시장 | |||||
| 청양특화시장 |
Hotels in Hongseong
9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hongseong
19 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hongseong
8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Hongseong
3 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Hongseong
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Hongseong
5 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Hongseong
2 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Hongseong
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Hongseong
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Hongseong
5 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Hongseong
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Hongseong
8 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hongseong
19 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hongseong
16 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Hongseong
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Hongseong
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Hongseong
2 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 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Hongseong
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Humphreys (A-511) Desiderio Army Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base | KUV | Medium Airport |
| Osan Air Base | OSN | Medium Airport |
| Suwon Airport | SWU | Medium Airport |
| G 526 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G 530 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G 532 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G 536 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Gyeryongdae Emergency Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Jeonju (G 703) Air Base | CHN | Small Airport |
| Jeonju Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Jochiwon (G-505) Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Leisure Aviation Art Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Seosan Air Base | HMY | Small Airport |
| Sky Nuri Flight School Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Taean Airport | QDY | Small Airport |
| Yongin (G-501) Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hongseong
11 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Galsan Post Office | |
| Gobuk Post Office | |
| Gwangcheon Post Office | |
| Gyeolseong Post Office | |
| Hongbuk Post Office | |
| Hongdong Post Office | |
| Hongseong Post Office | |
| Janggok Post Office | |
| Jungnim Post Office | |
| Seobu Post Office | |
| 홍성내포우체국 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hongseong
24 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Dae Catholic Church | |
| Dragon Rock Temple | |
| Sudeok Temple Daewoong Hall | |
| Sudeoksa | |
| 견성암 | |
| 구절암 | |
| 금선대 | |
| 법륜사 | |
| 산혜암 | |
| 석련사 | |
| 소림초당 | |
| 소망교회 | |
| 약수암 | |
| 연화사 | |
| 영천사 | |
| 용화사 | |
| 전월사 | |
| 천호암 | |
| 충령사 | |
| 향운각 |
Quick Facts
Around Hongseong
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
🇰🇷 About South Korea
Public Holidays in South Korea
17 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Hongseong?
Hongseong has a population of 89,174 residents and is located in South Korea. The population density is 521 people per square mile, spread across 171.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Hongseong?
Hongseong has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.3 inches, with 3.7 inches of snow.