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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).
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About 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
Climate
| Population | 72,996 |
| Population Density | 312 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4333°, 126.7000° |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
| Country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| State / Province | Jeollabuk-do |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.1 inches (1,273 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.4 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above South Korea avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 234.3 sq mi (606.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 312/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4333°N, 126.7000°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 | — | — | 120 km |
| 1649 | YELLOW SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 64 km |
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").
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 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Koch'ang
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| JeonjuFM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| JTV 매직FM | — | UNKNOWN |
Museums in Koch'ang
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bokheung Sae Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Donghwamyeondonghwa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ganguisae Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gochang Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jakeun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jangseong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jangseong Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jangseong-gun Buk-i Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jeongeupgijeokui Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jeongeupsiyeoseong Hall Jakeun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jupyeong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Myeongbong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| N1 Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| N2 LG Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sangdongjakeun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Study 365 독서실 | 0.0 | |||||
| Wau Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wolsangusim Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yeonggwang Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yeonggwanggullip Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 광주북구양산도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 글마루작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 글마루작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 꿈꾸는도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 꿈쟁이작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 꿈쟁이작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 루트머지 어린이작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 석봉도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 석봉도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 석봉도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 송운작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 송운작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 스터디캠프 독서실 | 0.0 | |||||
| 스터디캠프 독서실 | 0.0 | |||||
| 신용도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 신용도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 신창행복작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 신창행복작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 열공 독서실 | 0.0 | |||||
| 열공 독서실 | 0.0 | |||||
| 영광공공도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 영어수학학원 | 0.0 | |||||
| 영어수학학원 | 0.0 | |||||
| 웃음꽃도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 웃음꽃도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 일곡도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 장덕도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 장덕도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 책만세도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 첨단 도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 현학 독서실 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Koch'ang
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daesan Market | |||||
| Hwangnyong Market | |||||
| Yeonji Market | |||||
| 무장면 전통시장 | |||||
| 영광터미널시장 |
Hotels in Koch'ang
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Koch'ang
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Koch'ang
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Koch'ang
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Koch'ang
3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Koch'ang
6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Koch'ang
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Koch'ang
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Koch'ang
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Koch'ang
10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Koch'ang
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Koch'ang
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Koch'ang
3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Koch'ang
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Muan International Airport | MWX | Large Airport |
| Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base | KUV | Medium Airport |
| Gwangju Airport | KWJ | Medium Airport |
| G 710 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G 712 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hwangryong Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jeonju (G 703) Air Base | CHN | Small Airport |
| Jeonju Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mokpo Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| SL Air Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Yeongam Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Koch'ang
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| PLASTIC Plastic Surgery Clinic | ||
| 수완더치과병원 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Koch'ang
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Gochang Catholic Church | |
| Gochang Central Church | |
| 등선암 | |
| 문수사 | |
| 미륵사 | |
| 백련정사 | |
| 상선암 | |
| 신광사 | |
| 약사암 | |
| 제일교회 | |
| 홍련암 |
Explore Near Koch'ang
Quick Facts
Around Koch'ang
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Koch'ang
1 places within 15 km
- • goma castle
🇰🇷 About South Korea
Public Holidays in South Korea
17 public holidays this year
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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.