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Koesan, South Korea

North Chungcheong · South Korea

Koesan is a mid-size city in North Chungcheong, South Korea with a population of 44,461. Elevation: 381 ft (116 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

44,461 Population 137/sq mi density
381 ft Elevation 116 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
50.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Seoul Timezone

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About Koesan

Koesan

Mungwang-myeon är en socken i kommunen Goesan-gun i provinsen Norra Chungcheong i den centrala delen av
Sydkorea, 110 km sydost om huvudstaden Seoul.

People

Population44,461
Density137/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain50.6 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation381 ft (116 m)
Population44,461
Population Density137 / sq mi
Elevation381 ft (116 m)
Coordinates36.8108°, 127.7947°
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Country🇰🇷 South Korea
State / ProvinceNorth Chungcheong
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation50.6 inches (1,286 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.4 inches (9 cm)

About Koesan

Koesan is a mid-size city in South Korea (North Chungcheong) with a population of 44,461. The city sits at an elevation of 381 feet (116 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.

Climate in Koesan

Koesan has an average annual temperature of 11.9°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1392 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2.8°C / 27°F -16° / 9.8° 22.9
Feb -0°C / 32°F -11.1° / 13.8° 30.5
Mar 5.7°C / 42°F -5.5° / 19.4° 50.4
Apr 11.2°C / 52°F -1.3° / 25.8° 66.3
May 16.7°C / 62°F 4.1° / 29.2° 95.8
Jun 22.2°C / 72°F 11° / 33° 197.6
Jul 25.1°C / 77°F 17.9° / 33.2° 337.0
Aug 25.6°C / 78°F 17.3° / 33.1° 260.5
Sep 20.9°C / 70°F 11.4° / 29.9° 181.8
Oct 13.4°C / 56°F 0.7° / 24.7° 63.0
Nov 6.4°C / 44°F -6.3° / 20.8° 58.5
Dec -1.7°C / 29°F -14.9° / 11.7° 27.9
Koesan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 381 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below South Korea avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation381 ft (116 m)
Area325.1 sq mi (842.0 km²)
Population Density137/sq mi
Coordinates36.8108°N, 127.7947°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.6"
33% above South Korea avg
Snowfall 3.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.64"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.5 on Jan 29, 2020.

Dec 13, 1996 20 km W of T’aebaek, South Korea M4.8 94 km
Jan 20, 2007 25 km NNE of Pyeongchang, South Korea M4.7 106 km
Jan 29, 2020 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea M3.5 22 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 219 km
2020 Bavi Category 2 267 km
2020 Haishen Category 1 118 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 138 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 258 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 270 km
2012 Sanba Category 1 194 km
2010 Kompasu Category 2 153 km
2007 Nari Category 1 259 km
2003 Maemi Category 2 148 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 271 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 293 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 245 km
1999 Olga Category 1 241 km
1995 Faye Category 2 81 km
1993 Robyn Category 1 297 km
1991 Caitlin Category 1 262 km
1987 Thelma Category 1 295 km
1987 Dinah Category 1 239 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 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (174 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ch'uga-ryong Shield 452 m (1,483 ft) Unknown 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.3 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 6.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 12.6 in Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 10.1 in Warmest
September 65°F (18°C) 5.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
December 29°F (-1°C) 1.1 in

Koesan has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.6") and January the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Koesan

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Goesan Middle School
Chilseong Middle School
Daejang Elementary School
Dongin Elementary School
Mungwang Elementary School
Chilseong Elementary School Oesa Branch School
Mokdo Elementary School
Goesan High School
소수초등학교
Goesanbuk Middle School
오성중학교
Goesangammul Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Koesan

3 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

Museums in Koesan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Buddhism Exhibition Hall
Chungju Apple Science Museum
Chungju Museum
Chungju Museum
Chungjugoguryeocheonmun Science Museum
Eumseong-gun Museum
Goesancheonggyeolgochu Museum
Goesanminsokjaryo Exhibition Hall
Minsokjaryo Exhibition Hall
World Martial Arts Museum
Yebburi Folk Museum
괴산 소금랜드
국립충주기상과학관
김시민장군충민사
독서왕 김득신문학관
술박물관
역사관
음성군향토민속자료전시관
조동리 선사유적박물관
증평민속체험박물관
증평청소년문화의집
충주고구려비전시관
충주댐 물문화관
충주박물관
충주박물관
충주세계무술박물관

Libraries in Koesan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bonggye Library0.0
Chilseong Library0.0
Chungju City Library0.0
Chungju Yeonsu Hills Small Library0.0
Goesan Library0.0
Goesaneup Sae Village Library0.0
Hoam Chilren's Library0.0
Hoam Library0.0
Hoam Library0.0
Jungangjayeongeongang Library0.0
Jungwon Library0.0
Masa Library0.0
Mokdojungangyeollin Library0.0
Samseong Library0.0
놀숲북카페 충주점0.0
도서관0.0
봉숭아꽃작은도서관0.0
중원교육문화원0.0
증평교육도서관0.0
증평군립도서관0.0
충주어린이청소년도서관0.0

Farmers Markets in Koesan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Chungju Agricultural and Marine Products Wholesale Market
Yeonwon Market
무학시장
충주자유시장

Hotels in Koesan

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eumseong Tourist Hotel
Hil Green Hotel
jungni会馆
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Restaurants in Koesan

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chungmin Fish Restaurant
Daega Fish Restaurant
Gallilli Fish Restaurant
Geomundo Fish Restaurant
Oesa Fish Restaurant
Singisongeojang Fish Restaurant
괴강향토식당
금호휴게쉼터
대사리만두
비어락
서울식당

Cafes in Koesan

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

이디야 충북괴산점

Cinemas in Koesan

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

괴산극장

Monuments in Koesan

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

괴산 충혼탑

Clinics in Koesan

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chungdobogeonjinnyoso
Samhwadang Oriental Medicine Clinic
주봉보건진료소

Veterinaries in Koesan

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mokdo Animal Hospital

Train Stations in Koesan

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eumseong
Soi
Yeonpung

Bus Stations in Koesan

6 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Buheung Bus Terminal
Eumseong Bus Terminal
Goesan Intercity Bus Terminal
Goesan Intercity Bus Terminal
Yeonpung Intercity Bus Terminal
아성교통관광

Gas Stations in Koesan

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dalseong Gas Station
Dongmyeong Gas Station
Galma Gas Station
Gilseon Gas Station
KR #10693100382
Suam Gas Station
소수주유소

Banks in Koesan

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Goesan Nonghyup
Gunja Nonghyup

Gyms in Koesan

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KR #1417180713

Stadiums & Teams in Koesan

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Ski Resorts Near Koesan

7 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
Konjiam Resort 0.0 $0
Alpensia Resort 0.0 $0
펀파크 A2 0.0 $0
모글코스 0.0 $0
눈썰매장 0.0 $0

Airports Near Koesan

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513)CJJLarge Airport
Jungwon Air Base/Chungju AirportJWOMedium Airport
Seoul Air Base (K-16)SSNMedium Airport
Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46)WJUMedium Airport
Yecheon AirbaseYECMedium Airport
G 532 AirportSmall Airport
G 536 AirportSmall Airport
G-418 AirportSmall Airport
Gyeryongdae Emergency AirfieldSmall Airport
Icheon (G-510) AirfieldSmall Airport
Jecheon (G-605) AirportSmall Airport
Jochiwon (G-505) AirfieldSmall Airport
Leisure Aviation Art AirstripSmall Airport
Sangju AirfieldSmall Airport
Seongmu AirportSmall Airport
Yangpyeong (G-301) AirportSmall Airport
Yongin (G-501) AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Koesan

9 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Buheung Post Office
Chilseong Post Office
Gammul Post Office
Goesan Post Office
Jangyeon Post Office
Mokdo Post Office
Mungwang Post Office
Soi Post Office
Sosu Post Office

Treatment Centers in Koesan

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Dongnyangdaejeonbogeonjinnyoso
Geumgaoseokbogeonjinnyoso
Iryumaehyeonbogeonjinnyoso
Salmimunsanbogeonjinnyoso
숭덕재활원

Churches & Religious Organizations in Koesan

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
괴산성당 고마리공소
군자산원효사
하임교회

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Waterfalls
5
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Seoul
Area
56.0 km² (21.6 mi²)

🇰🇷 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 Koesan

What is the population of Koesan?

Koesan has a population of 44,461 residents and is located in South Korea. The population density is 137 people per square mile, spread across 325.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Koesan?

Koesan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.6 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow.

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