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Hwasun, South Korea
Jeollanam-do · South Korea
Hwasun is a mid-size city in Jeollanam-do, South Korea with a population of 59,914. Elevation: 246 ft (75 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 59,914 |
| Population Density | 197 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0613°, 126.9875° |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
| Country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| State / Province | Jeollanam-do |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.2 inches (1,350 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.1 inches (8 cm) |
About Hwasun
Hwasun is a mid-size city in South Korea (Jeollanam-do) with a population of 59,914. The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet (75 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.
Climate in Hwasun
Hwasun has an average annual temperature of 13.2°C (56°F). The hottest month is Aug (26°C), the coldest is Jan (0.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1479 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above South Korea avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) |
| Area | 303.6 sq mi (786.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 197/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0613°N, 126.9875°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1649 | YELLOW SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 102 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Halla (194 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Halla | Shield | 1,919 m (6,296 ft) | 1007 | 194 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 10.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
Hwasun has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.8") and December the driest (1.2").
Schools in Hwasun
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hwasundogok Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Hwasundogok Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 화순고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 화순만연초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Hwasun Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| 오성초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| JEONNAM TECHNICAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| Hwasun Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hwasun jeil Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| 지한초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Hwasunjeil Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Hwasun
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Hwasun
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.19 Minjuhyeongmyeong Memorial Hall | ||||
| 5.18 Gwangju Democratic Movement Archives | ||||
| 5.18 Memorial Hall of the National May 18 Democratic Cemetery | ||||
| 5.18 자유관 | ||||
| Bium Museum | ||||
| Chang Hwangnam Information and Communication Museum | ||||
| Children’s Museum | ||||
| Chonnam National University Medical Museum | ||||
| Chonnam National University Museum | ||||
| Chonnam National University Outdoor Museum | ||||
| Chunghyodongbuncheongjagi Exhibition Hall | ||||
| College of Agriculture and Life Science History Museum | ||||
| Daewonsa Tibet Museum | ||||
| Damyang Songkang House | ||||
| Dinosaur Museum | ||||
| Donggok art museum | ||||
| Former South Jeolla Province Office | ||||
| Gwangju Baseball Museum | ||||
| Gwangju Museum of Photography | ||||
| Gwangju National Science Museum | ||||
| Gwangju Student Dongnipundong Memorial Hall | ||||
| Gwangju Student Independence Movement Memorial Hall | ||||
| Gwangjusirip Folk Museum | ||||
| Jo Ah-ra Memorial Hall | ||||
| Kim Nam-ju Memorial Hall | ||||
| Korea Bamboo Museum | ||||
| Korea Beauty Museum | ||||
| Muhyeongmunhwajae Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Museum of History | ||||
| Namdo Local food Museum | ||||
| National Gwangju Museum | ||||
| National Gwangju Museum | ||||
| Nursing History Museum | ||||
| Piramseowon Museum | ||||
| Seokdangsuseok Exhibition Hall | ||||
| 광주김치박물관 | ||||
| 광주학생독립운동역사관 | ||||
| 광주학생독립운동역사관 | ||||
| 광주학생독립운동역사관 | ||||
| 국립광주과학관 | ||||
| 근린공원토지공사비 | ||||
| 금호시민문화관 | ||||
| 나주배박물관 | ||||
| 우산동 벽화거리 | ||||
| 호남문화자료전시관 |
Libraries in Hwasun
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitgaram Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bonghwangjakeun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bungmyeonimgok Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Byeoksong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chari Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ganguisae Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Geumho Lifelong Education Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Gwangju Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gwangju Metropolitan City Mudeung Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gwangjusongjeong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gyeommyeongusim Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hwasun Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Iyangmyeonssangbong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jangseong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jangseong Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jeongbo Maru | 0.0 | |||||
| Jeonnamgwahak University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Joseon University Jungang Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Joseon University Jungang Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jupyeong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jusan Church Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Annex | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Reading Room | 0.0 | |||||
| Mindeulle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mindeulle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mudeung Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mudeung Library | 0.0 | |||||
| N1 Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| N2 LG Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Namgu smart Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Namgu smart Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Namgumunhwa Digital Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Namgumunhwa Digital Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nampyeong Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okgwa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Osanmyeongusim Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sajik Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sangnok Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sansu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sansu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Secheong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Seo-gu Children's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Seongjin Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Study 365 독서실 | 0.0 | |||||
| Sudong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Unnamdongsamseong Apt. Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Unnamdongsamseong Apt. Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wau Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wolli Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 가족작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 가족작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 광주 서구 공공도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 광주 서구 공공도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 광주북구양산도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 광주여자대학교 도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 광주학생독립운동기념회관도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 글마루작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 글마루작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 금부초등학교도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 금부초등학교도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 꿈꾸는도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 꿈쟁이작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 꿈쟁이작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 남구 청소년 도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 루트머지 어린이작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 마을도서관다락 | 0.0 | |||||
| 마을도서관다락 | 0.0 | |||||
| 석봉도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 석봉도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 석봉도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 석정문고 | 0.0 | |||||
| 송운작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 송운작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 송정다누리작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 송촌파인힐아파트 작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 송촌파인힐아파트 작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 송화7단지 작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 스터디캠프 독서실 | 0.0 | |||||
| 스터디캠프 독서실 | 0.0 | |||||
| 신용도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 신용도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 신창행복작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 신창행복작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 어등만화박사 | 0.0 | |||||
| 어등만화박사 | 0.0 | |||||
| 어린이도서관 꿈과쉼 | 0.0 | |||||
| 어린이도서관 꿈과쉼 | 0.0 | |||||
| 열공 독서실 | 0.0 | |||||
| 열공 독서실 | 0.0 | |||||
| 영어수학학원 | 0.0 | |||||
| 영어수학학원 | 0.0 | |||||
| 운남어린이 도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 운암도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 웃음꽃도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 웃음꽃도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 월곡동행복도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 월곡동행복도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 월곡동행복도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 유리서점문구 | 0.0 | |||||
| 이야기꽃도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 일곡도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 장덕도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 장덕도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 중흥도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 중흥도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 책만세도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 첨단 도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 푸른길도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 풍암전원 작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 풍암전원 작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 행복누리 작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 현학 독서실 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hwasun
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 Songjeong Market | |||||
| Agriculture & Fishery Products Shopping Center | |||||
| Dongbu Market | |||||
| Honam Market | |||||
| Honam Market | |||||
| Honam Market | |||||
| Hwangnyong Market | |||||
| Namgwangju Sunrise Market | |||||
| Namgwangu Market | |||||
| Yangdong market | |||||
| 거리 시장 | |||||
| 거리 시장 | |||||
| 거리 시장 | |||||
| 말바우시장 | |||||
| 무등시장 | |||||
| 복내5일장 | |||||
| 봉선시장 | |||||
| 봉선시장 입구 | |||||
| 봉선시장 입구 | |||||
| 봉선시장 입구 | |||||
| 상무화훼단지 | |||||
| 중흥시장 | |||||
| 플로라다육정원 | |||||
| 플로라다육정원 | |||||
| 화순 고인돌시장 |
Hotels in Hwasun
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hwasun
120 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hwasun
13 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Hwasun
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Hwasun
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Hwasun
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Hwasun
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hwasun
10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hwasun
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Hwasun
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Hwasun
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Hwasun
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Hwasun
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Muan International Airport | MWX | Large Airport |
| Gwangju Airport | KWJ | Medium Airport |
| Yeosu Airport | RSU | Medium Airport |
| Chodang University Sani Airport (Yeongnong Airport) | — | Small Airport |
| G 710 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G 712 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Goheung Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hwangryong Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mokpo Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| SL Air Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Yeongam Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hwasun
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hwasun Post Office | |
| 화순우체국 |
Treatment Centers in Hwasun
9 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Balgeunmaeumeoneohakseup Center | ||
| Daeung Oriental Medicine Clinic | ||
| Dowonai Oriental Medicine Clinic | ||
| Gwangju Seogu Public Health Center | ||
| Gwangjujaehwal Center | ||
| Medipil center hospital | ||
| PLASTIC Plastic Surgery Clinic | ||
| 수완더치과병원 | ||
| 청담한의원 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hwasun
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Gyubongam (temple) | |
| Hwasun Catholic Church | |
| Hwasun-eup Church | |
| Unification Church Hwasun | |
| 기원정사 | |
| 만연사 | |
| 석불암 | |
| 성주암 | |
| 죽림사 | |
| 천제단 | |
| 천주교 화순성당 | |
| 천지사 | |
| 화순교회 | |
| 화순본향교회 |
Quick Facts
🇰🇷 About South Korea
Public Holidays in South Korea
17 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Hwasun
What is the population of Hwasun?
Hwasun has a population of 59,914 residents and is located in South Korea. The population density is 197 people per square mile, spread across 303.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Hwasun?
Hwasun has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.2 inches, with 3.1 inches of snow.