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Kunwi, South Korea

Gyeongsangbuk-do · South Korea

Kunwi is a mid-size city in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea with a population of 34,293. Elevation: 312 ft (95 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

34,293 Population 932/sq mi density
312 ft Elevation 95 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
43.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Seoul Timezone

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About Kunwi

Gunwi is a town, or eup in Gunwi County of the Daegu Metropolitan City in South Korea. The township Gunwi-myeon was upgraded to the town Gunwi-eup in 1979. The Gunwi County office and Gunwi Town office are located in Dongbu-ri.

People

Population34,293
Density932/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Population34,293
Population Density932 / sq mi
Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Coordinates36.2347°, 128.5728°
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Country🇰🇷 South Korea
State / ProvinceGyeongsangbuk-do
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation43.1 inches (1,095 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.9 inches (7 cm)

About Kunwi

Kunwi is a mid-size city in South Korea (Gyeongsangbuk-do) with a population of 34,293. The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet (95 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.

Climate in Kunwi

Kunwi has an average annual temperature of 12.2°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1198 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.9°C / 29°F -14.8° / 11.6° 28.9
Feb 0.8°C / 33°F -10.2° / 15° 35.6
Mar 6.4°C / 44°F -5.6° / 20.3° 57.3
Apr 11.5°C / 53°F -1.4° / 26° 66.4
May 17.1°C / 63°F 4.1° / 30.3° 72.5
Jun 22.2°C / 72°F 10.9° / 34.1° 141.4
Jul 24.6°C / 76°F 17.3° / 32.6° 267.2
Aug 25.5°C / 78°F 17.3° / 33.5° 209.8
Sep 20.8°C / 69°F 11.3° / 29.8° 183.4
Oct 13.7°C / 57°F 0.7° / 25.4° 68.9
Nov 7.2°C / 45°F -5.3° / 21.2° 42.5
Dec -0.9°C / 30°F -13.2° / 12.7° 24.4
Kunwi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below South Korea avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Area36.8 sq mi (95.3 km²)
Population Density932/sq mi
Coordinates36.2347°N, 128.5728°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above South Korea avg
Snowfall 2.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.45"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M3.5 on Jan 29, 2020.

Sep 12, 2016 6km S of Gyeongju, South Korea M5.4 77 km
May 29, 2004 78 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea M5.3 129 km
Sep 12, 2016 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.9 73 km
Dec 13, 1996 20 km W of T’aebaek, South Korea M4.8 102 km
Jun 25, 1997 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.7 72 km
Feb 10, 2018 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea M4.7 68 km
Jul 5, 2016 52 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.7 143 km
Sep 19, 2016 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.6 75 km
Nov 9, 1995 79 km ENE of Heunghae, South Korea M4.5 145 km
Dec 9, 2000 60 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea M3.8 120 km
Jan 29, 2020 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea M3.5 72 km
Sep 21, 2016 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea M3.5 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 128 km
2020 Haishen Category 1 97 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 87 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 277 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 209 km
2015 Goni Category 2 248 km
2013 Danas Category 1 282 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 131 km
2010 Kompasu Category 1 240 km
2007 Nari Category 1 220 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 299 km
2005 Nabi Category 1 277 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 54 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 177 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 250 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 252 km
1999 Olga Category 1 259 km
1995 Faye Category 2 36 km
1993 Robyn Category 1 208 km
1991 Caitlin Category 1 168 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1643 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.3 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.0 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 5.5 in
July 76°F (24°C) 9.5 in Wettest
August 76°F (25°C) 8.4 in Warmest
September 67°F (20°C) 5.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in
December 33°F (1°C) 0.8 in Driest

Kunwi has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.5") and December the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Kunwi

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gunwisobo Middle School
Geumseong Elementary School
Tamni Girls' Middle School
Gunwi Elementary School
Ubo Elementary School
Ubo Middle School
Hyoryeong Elementary School
Hyoryeong Middle & High School
Songwon Elementary School
Doriwon Elementary School
Gyeongbuk Software Meister High School
Geumseong Middle & High School
Gunwi Middle & High School
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Radio Stations near Kunwi

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
SCN - Seongseo Community FM MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Kunwi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dabudongjeonjeok Memorial Hall
Daegu Safety Theme Park
Gumi Fork Museum
Gyeongbuk University Natural History Museum
Park Chung-hee Presidential Museum
Songgwangmae Memorial Hall
민속유물전시관
의성조문국박물관

Libraries in Kunwi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Byeongwonsae Village Library0.0
Chilgokgunsae Village Mungo Center Library0.0
Dongsan Library0.0
Duseongsae Village Library0.0
Duseongsae Village Library0.0
Eumnae Library0.0
Geumogonggwa University Library0.0
Geumogonggwa University Library0.0
Gumi Yangpo municipal Library0.0
Gunwi Samgukyusa Library0.0
Gunwi Samgukyusa Library0.0
Gyeongsangbukdoripchilgok Public Library0.0
Gyeongsangbukdoripchilgok Public Library0.0
Hanbichsae Village Library0.0
Ihwa Library0.0
Indong City Library0.0
Somangyeollinsae Village Library0.0
Somangyeollinsae Village Library0.0
Ubang 3 Chasae Village Library0.0
Ubangsincheonjisae Village Library0.0
Ubangsincheonjisae Village Library0.0
경북도립구미도서관0.0
구미시립산동도서관0.0
구미시립상모정수도서관0.0
구미시립중앙도서관0.0
국립구미전자공업고등학교 도서관0.0
벽강중앙도서관0.0
북삼읍도서관0.0

Farmers Markets in Kunwi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
구미새마을중앙시장
구미새마을중앙시장
금성전통시장
롯데슈퍼
롯데슈퍼
부광시장
신평시장
약목 시장
우보 전통시장
의흥 전통시장
의흥전통시장

Restaurants in Kunwi

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Singsing Fish Restaurant
Ulsan Fish Restaurant

Monuments in Kunwi

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

인각사삼층석탑

Clinics in Kunwi

6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Geumsanbogeonjinnyoso
Sanjebogeonjinnyoso
Songbaekbogeonjinnyoso
금성보건지소
우보면보건지소
의흥면보건지소

Dentists in Kunwi

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bakjeongsik Dental Clinic
Igwangnyeol Dental Clinic

Veterinaries in Kunwi

5 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bakseongjun Animal Hospital
Boram Animal Hospital
Daegu Animal Hospital
Daegu Animal Hospital
Sandong Animal Hospital

Train Stations in Kunwi

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gunwi
Tamni
Uiseong

Bus Stations in Kunwi

12 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bugye Terminal
Chunsan Terminal
Doriwon Bus Terminal
Ga-eum Intercity Bus Terminal
Gunwi Intercity Bus22 Terminal
Hyoryeong Terminal
KR #892126138
Ubo Stop
경운대학교(구미운전면허센터)
군위 시내버스 정류장
의흥 시외버스정류장
탑리버스정류장

Gas Stations in Kunwi

14 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bunto Gas Station
Daewon Gas Station
Donga Gas Station
Gwandong Gas Station
Jeongpumjeongnyang Gas Station
Jungbu Gas Station
KR #471550621
Mugung Gas Station
Museong Gas Station
Segyo Gas Station
Ssangyong Gas Station
제일주유소
주유소
주유소

Banks in Kunwi

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gunwi Nonghyup
Palgong Nonghyup
Palgong Nonghyup
금성농협

Gyms in Kunwi

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KR #1161848538

Golf Courses in Kunwi

7 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Easy Sky Country Club
Gumi Country Club
Guni Country Club
Gunwi O'phel Golf Club
MsClub Uiseong Country Club
Paragio Country Club
칼레이트CC

Stadiums & Teams in Kunwi

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kunwi

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Daegu International AirportTAELarge Airport
Yecheon AirbaseYECMedium Airport
Sangju AirfieldSmall Airport
Yeongju Emergency Runway AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kunwi

11 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bongyang Post Office
Gaeum Post Office
Gunwi Post Office
Hyoryeong Post Office
Jangcheon Post Office
Sobo Post Office
Tamni Post Office
Ubo Post Office
Uiheung Post Office
의흥우체국
탑리우체국

Treatment Centers in Kunwi

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bedeseudaeoneokeurinik
Ebadaeoneochiryosil
Guunbogeonjinnyoso
Mijeuyeoseonguiwonpibuseonghyeong Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kunwi

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Suseo Church
군위성결교회
군위성결교회
군위성당
군위성당
군위장로교회
군위장로교회
선곡예배당
우보교회

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Seoul
Area
84.1 km² (32.4 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 Kunwi

What is the population of Kunwi?

Kunwi has a population of 34,293 residents and is located in South Korea. The population density is 932 people per square mile, spread across 36.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kunwi?

Kunwi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.1 inches, with 2.9 inches of snow.

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