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Hwanggan, South Korea

North Chungcheong · South Korea

Hwanggan is a small town in North Chungcheong, South Korea with a population of 0. Elevation: 535 ft (163 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

535 ft Elevation 163 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
60.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Seoul Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain60.8 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation535 ft (163 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation535 ft (163 m)
Coordinates36.2324°, 127.9083°
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Country🇰🇷 South Korea
State / ProvinceNorth Chungcheong
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation60.8 inches (1,544 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.0 inches (18 cm)

About Hwanggan

Hwanggan is a small town in South Korea (North Chungcheong) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 535 feet (163 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.

Hwanggan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 271 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 60.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 535 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below South Korea avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation535 ft (163 m)
Area360.6 sq mi (933.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates36.2324°N, 127.9083°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.8"
60% above South Korea avg
Snowfall 7.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 11, 2024.

Sep 12, 2016 6km S of Gyeongju, South Korea M5.4 128 km
Sep 12, 2016 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.9 121 km
Dec 13, 1996 20 km W of T’aebaek, South Korea M4.8 127 km
Jun 25, 1997 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.7 124 km
Feb 10, 2018 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea M4.7 126 km
Sep 19, 2016 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.6 124 km
Jun 11, 2024 3 km NW of Puan, South Korea M4.4 120 km
Jan 29, 2020 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea M3.5 51 km
Sep 21, 2016 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea M3.5 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

26 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 164 km
2020 Bavi Category 2 290 km
2020 Haishen Category 1 136 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 121 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 276 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 295 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 205 km
2013 Danas Category 1 287 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 129 km
2010 Kompasu Category 2 200 km
2007 Nari Category 1 198 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 105 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 219 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 231 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 249 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 277 km
1999 Olga Category 1 207 km
1995 Faye Category 2 44 km
1994 Seth Category 1 292 km
1993 Robyn Category 1 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1700 YELLOW SEA Earthquake 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-0°C) 1.5 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 6.3 in
July 76°F (24°C) 11.8 in Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 9.8 in Warmest
September 67°F (19°C) 5.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.1 in

Hwanggan has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.8") and January the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Hwanggan

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Maegok Elementary School
Chungjuyeseong Womens High School
매곡관
상촌중학교(폐교)
모동초등학교
중모중학교
Hwanggan High School
황간초등학교
Hwanggan Middle School
서너울중학교
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Radio Stations near Hwanggan

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
MBC충북 표준FM UNKNOWN
MBC충북 FM4U UNKNOWN
Floyd Server (Rock Ballad...From 09/25/05) rock ballads MP3 64 kbps
WOWCCM christian-gospel, musica cristiana MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Hwanggan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bandiraendeucheonmun Science Museum
Bandiraendeugonchung Museum
Banditbul Museum
Gimcheonsegye Ceramic Museum
Gonchung Museum
Hyojajeongjaesu Memorial Hall
Jikjiseongbo Museum
Korea Birim Museum
Nangyegukak Museum
Sangjujajeongeo Museum
Yeongdonggun Local Minsokjaryo Exhibition Hall
농경유물관
무주전통생활문화체험관

Libraries in Hwanggan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Chogang Library0.0
Dalbongsanjakeun Library0.0
Ggumaendeuljakeun Library0.0
Gimcheon City Library0.0
Gimcheon City Library Childrens Library0.0
Gusegunyanggang Library0.0
Gyoamnisae Village Library0.0
Henseuhen Children Jakeun Library0.0
Keunsaram Library0.0
Mujugun Public Library0.0
Yeongdong Library0.0
Youth Gongbubang Library0.0
Youth Gongbubang Library0.0
개운못 도서관0.0
김천시립도서관0.0
도서관0.0
도서관0.0
모동작은도서관0.0
영동 레인보우도서관0.0
형설지공군립도서관0.0
화령 도서관0.0

Farmers Markets in Hwanggan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
감호시장
김천축산농협 전자경매가축시장
매곡장
상촌면재래시장
옥산오일장
황금시장

Hotels in Hwanggan

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Orenji Golf Resort Hotel

Restaurants in Hwanggan

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bada Fish Restaurant
Meat restaurant
자금성

Monuments in Hwanggan

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

6.25 참전비

Clinics in Hwanggan

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sinheungbogeonjinnyoso

Train Stations in Hwanggan

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hwanggan

Bus Stations in Hwanggan

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hwanggan Terminal
Kor ali

Gas Stations in Hwanggan

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

2000 Gas Station
SK Gas station
매곡 주유소

Banks in Hwanggan

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

농협

Golf Courses in Hwanggan

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blue One Sangju Golf Resort

Stadiums & Teams in Hwanggan

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Hwanggan

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513)CJJLarge Airport
Daegu International AirportTAELarge Airport
Yecheon AirbaseYECMedium Airport
G 532 AirportSmall Airport
Gyeryongdae Emergency AirfieldSmall Airport
Jochiwon (G-505) AirfieldSmall Airport
Sangju AirfieldSmall Airport
Seongmu AirportSmall Airport
Yeongju Emergency Runway AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Hwanggan

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hwanggan Post Office
Imsan Post Office
Maegok Post Office
모동우체국

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hwanggan

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
매곡교회
반야사
보문사
수봉사
영천사
지장사

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Seoul

🇰🇷 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Hwanggan

What is the weather like in Hwanggan?

Hwanggan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 60.8 inches, with 7.0 inches of snow.

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