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Koch'ang, South Korea

Jeollabuk-do · South Korea

Koch'ang is a mid-size city in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea with a population of 72,996. Elevation: 144 ft (44 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

72,996 Population 312/sq mi density
144 ft Elevation 44 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
50.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Seoul Timezone

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About Koch'ang

Koch'ang

Gochang-eup är en köping i den sydvästra delen av Sydkorea, 240 km söder om huvudstaden Seoul. Den är centralort i kommunen Gochang-gun i provinsen Norra Jeolla.

People

Population72,996
Density312/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain50.1 in/yr
Sunny Days245/yr
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Population72,996
Population Density312 / sq mi
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Coordinates35.4333°, 126.7000°
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Country🇰🇷 South Korea
State / ProvinceJeollabuk-do
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation50.1 inches (1,273 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.4 inches (11 cm)

About Koch'ang

Koch'ang is a mid-size city in South Korea (Jeollabuk-do) with a population of 72,996. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet (44 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.

Climate in Koch'ang

Koch'ang has an average annual temperature of 12.9°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1352 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.2°C / 32°F -10° / 12.2° 33.4
Feb 1.7°C / 35°F -7.2° / 14.9° 43.4
Mar 6.7°C / 44°F -4.2° / 20.6° 64.0
Apr 11.8°C / 53°F -0.2° / 25.4° 65.2
May 16.7°C / 62°F 5.2° / 27.8° 97.5
Jun 21.6°C / 71°F 11.7° / 32.4° 155.7
Jul 24.9°C / 77°F 17.9° / 31.5° 342.9
Aug 25.8°C / 79°F 18° / 32.6° 235.8
Sep 21.5°C / 71°F 11.8° / 30.3° 165.8
Oct 14.2°C / 58°F 3° / 25.2° 57.4
Nov 8.3°C / 47°F -3.9° / 21.3° 60.6
Dec 1.3°C / 34°F -8.5° / 13.8° 30.0
Koch'ang experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above South Korea avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Area234.3 sq mi (606.9 km²)
Population Density312/sq mi
Coordinates35.4333°N, 126.7000°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.1"
32% above South Korea avg
Snowfall 4.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.55"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 11, 2024 3 km NW of Puan, South Korea M4.4 36 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 188 km
2020 Bavi Category 3 200 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 227 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 199 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 174 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 293 km
2018 Soulik Category 1 282 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 292 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 172 km
2013 Danas Category 1 254 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 141 km
2010 Kompasu Category 3 159 km
2007 Nari Category 1 122 km
2004 Megi Category 1 278 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 157 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 266 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 151 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 204 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 220 km
1999 Olga Category 1 69 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1700 YELLOW SEA Earthquake 120 km
1649 YELLOW SEA Earthquake 64 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in
June 69°F (21°C) 6.7 in
July 76°F (24°C) 10.6 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 9.3 in Warmest
September 69°F (20°C) 5.4 in
October 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
December 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in Driest

Koch'ang has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.6") and December the driest (1.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Koch'ang

Institution Type Founded Website
Youngsan University University Visit →

Schools in Koch'ang

21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gochang Elementary School
Gochangsillim Middle School
Gochangasan Middle School
Daea Elementary School
Gosu Elementary School
Ganghohanggong High School
고창중학교
Jangseong Baegam Middle School
Ibarm Elementary School
Buki Elementary School
Gochang High School
Gochang Womens High School
Gochang Girls'Middle School
흥덕중학교
Buan Elementary School
Heungdeok Elementary School
Gochangnam Elementary School
Gochang Elementary School
Gochangbuk Middle School
Jeonbukgochang Middle School
Gochangbuk High School
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Radio Stations near Koch'ang

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
JeonjuFM MP3 128 kbps
JTV 매직FM UNKNOWN

Museums in Koch'ang

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
5.18 Memorial Hall of the National May 18 Democratic Cemetery
Baekyangsa Museum
Buancheongja Exhibition Hall
Children’s Museum
Geumguwon Jogak Exhibition Hall
Gochanggoindol Museum
Gochangpansori Museum
Gwangju National Science Museum
Gwangjusirip Folk Museum
Jeongeup City Art Museum
Namdo Local food Museum
National Gwangju Museum
National Gwangju Museum
Piramseowon Museum
Yeongwang Forest Museum
광주학생독립운동역사관
광주학생독립운동역사관
광주학생독립운동역사관
국립광주과학관
부안청자박물관
용곡마을 작은박물관
전라북도 산림 박물관
정읍 시립박물관
정읍 임산물 체험단지
호남문화자료전시관

Libraries in Koch'ang

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bokheung Sae Village Library0.0
Donghwamyeondonghwa Library0.0
Ganguisae Village Library0.0
Gochang Public Library0.0
Jakeun Library0.0
Jangseong Library0.0
Jangseong Public Library0.0
Jangseong-gun Buk-i Library0.0
Jeongeupgijeokui Library0.0
Jeongeupsiyeoseong Hall Jakeun Library0.0
Jupyeong Library0.0
Myeongbong Library0.0
N1 Central Library0.0
N2 LG Library0.0
Sangdongjakeun Library0.0
Study 365 독서실0.0
Wau Library0.0
Wolsangusim Library0.0
Yeonggwang Public Library0.0
Yeonggwanggullip Library0.0
광주북구양산도서관0.0
글마루작은도서관0.0
글마루작은도서관0.0
꿈꾸는도서관0.0
꿈쟁이작은도서관0.0
꿈쟁이작은도서관0.0
루트머지 어린이작은도서관0.0
석봉도서관0.0
석봉도서관0.0
석봉도서관0.0
송운작은도서관0.0
송운작은도서관0.0
스터디캠프 독서실0.0
스터디캠프 독서실0.0
신용도서관0.0
신용도서관0.0
신창행복작은도서관0.0
신창행복작은도서관0.0
열공 독서실0.0
열공 독서실0.0
영광공공도서관0.0
영어수학학원0.0
영어수학학원0.0
웃음꽃도서관0.0
웃음꽃도서관0.0
일곡도서관0.0
장덕도서관0.0
장덕도서관0.0
책만세도서관0.0
첨단 도서관0.0
현학 독서실0.0

Farmers Markets in Koch'ang

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Daesan Market
Hwangnyong Market
Yeonji Market
무장면 전통시장
영광터미널시장

Hotels in Koch'ang

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Seokjeong Hill

Restaurants in Koch'ang

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Seonchang Fish Restaurant
김가네
미전 백양점
박가네
산내들식당
어상생선전문점
장수버섯마을
향숙이네식당

Cafes in Koch'ang

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

농부의카페 사랑새봄

Theatres in Koch'ang

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

고창문화의전당

Castles in Koch'ang

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gochang-eup Castle
동문(등양루)
서문(진서루)

Clinics in Koch'ang

6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aedangbogeonjinnyoso
Deokjeongbogeonjinnyoso
Ibam-myeon Cheonwon Public Medical Center
Naechangbogeonjinnyoso
Naksanbogeonjinnyoso
백양보건진료소

Veterinaries in Koch'ang

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gochang Animal Hospital

Train Stations in Koch'ang

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baekyangsa

Bus Stations in Koch'ang

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gochang Terminal
Heungdeok Terminal
Jangseong Sageori Bus Terminal

Gas Stations in Koch'ang

10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Busong Gas Station
Gochang Gas Station
Gwangil Gas Station
Ildeung Gas Station
Joyang Gas Station
KR #10693105115
KR #5593835627
Seongnae Gas Station
SK엔크린 고인돌상 주유소
Yujeong Gas Station

Banks in Koch'ang

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gochang Nonghyup
Gochang Nonghyup
Heungdeok Nonghyup
Nonghyup Bank
Seonunsan Nonghyup
고창신협

Gyms in Koch'ang

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gochang Country Gymnasium
Gochang Public Stadium Gochang Gymnasium
고창군 실내체육관

Golf Courses in Koch'ang

3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baekyang Woori Country Club
Golfzon County Sunwoon
Seok Jeong Hill Country Club

Airports Near Koch'ang

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Muan International AirportMWXLarge Airport
Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air BaseKUVMedium Airport
Gwangju AirportKWJMedium Airport
G 710 AirportSmall Airport
G 712 AirportSmall Airport
Hwangryong AirportSmall Airport
Jeonju (G 703) Air BaseCHNSmall Airport
Jeonju AirfieldSmall Airport
Mokpo Air BaseSmall Airport
SL Air AirstripSmall Airport
Yeongam AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Koch'ang

6 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Buksang Post Office
Gochang Post Office
Gosu Post Office
Heungdeok Post Office
Saga Post Office
Seongnae Post Office

Treatment Centers in Koch'ang

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
PLASTIC Plastic Surgery Clinic
수완더치과병원

Churches & Religious Organizations in Koch'ang

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gochang Catholic Church
Gochang Central Church
등선암
문수사
미륵사
백련정사
상선암
신광사
약사암
제일교회
홍련암

Explore Near Koch'ang

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

Timezone
Asia/Seoul
Area
42.5 km² (16.4 mi²)

Around Koch'ang

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 10
Hospitals 7
Restaurants 2
Cafes 2
Supermarkets 2
Banks 3
Museums 2
Hotels 1
Libraries 1
Parks 6
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 1

Things to See Near Koch'ang

1 places within 15 km

🏰 Castles (1)
  • • goma castle

🇰🇷 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 Koch'ang

What is the population of Koch'ang?

Koch'ang has a population of 72,996 residents and is located in South Korea. The population density is 312 people per square mile, spread across 234.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Koch'ang?

Koch'ang has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.1 inches, with 4.4 inches of snow.

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