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Kurye, South Korea

Jeollanam-do · South Korea

Kurye is a small city in Jeollanam-do, South Korea with a population of 30,000. Elevation: 151 ft (46 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

30,000 Population 1,241/sq mi density
151 ft Elevation 46 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
54.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Seoul Timezone

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About Kurye

Kurye

Gwangui-myeon är en socken i kommunen Gurye-gun i provinsen Södra Jeolla i den södra delen av Sydkorea, 260 km söder om huvudstaden Seoul.

People

Population30,000
Density1,241/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain54.3 in/yr
Sunny Days237/yr
Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Population30,000
Population Density1,241 / sq mi
Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Coordinates35.2094°, 127.4644°
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Country🇰🇷 South Korea
State / ProvinceJeollanam-do
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation54.3 inches (1,380 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.1 inches (10 cm)

About Kurye

Kurye is a small city in South Korea (Jeollanam-do) with a population of 30,000. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet (46 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.

Climate in Kurye

Kurye has an average annual temperature of 12.9°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.6°C), the coldest is Jan (0.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1535 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.1°C / 32°F -10.5° / 12.7° 36.7
Feb 2.2°C / 36°F -7.5° / 15° 50.9
Mar 7.2°C / 45°F -4.6° / 20.2° 82.7
Apr 11.9°C / 53°F -0.2° / 24.6° 95.0
May 16.8°C / 62°F 5° / 27.8° 116.3
Jun 21.6°C / 71°F 11.9° / 31.4° 212.6
Jul 24.4°C / 76°F 17.5° / 30.9° 369.1
Aug 25.6°C / 78°F 17.8° / 32.1° 224.5
Sep 21.4°C / 71°F 12.2° / 29.4° 198.3
Oct 14.5°C / 58°F 2.8° / 25.2° 67.2
Nov 8.4°C / 47°F -3.5° / 21.1° 56.3
Dec 1.2°C / 34°F -9.3° / 14.2° 25.2
Kurye experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below South Korea avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Area24.2 sq mi (62.6 km²)
Population Density1,241/sq mi
Coordinates35.2094°N, 127.4644°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.3"
43% above South Korea avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.89"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.14"

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 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 126 km
2020 Bavi Category 3 274 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 161 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 134 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 241 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 280 km
2018 Soulik Category 1 296 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 223 km
2016 Chaba Category 2 107 km
2013 Danas Category 1 193 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 68 km
2010 Kompasu Category 3 228 km
2007 Nari Category 1 79 km
2004 Megi Category 1 237 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 84 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 194 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 112 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 147 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 294 km
1999 Olga Category 1 133 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1649 YELLOW SEA Earthquake 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.7 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.2 in
June 69°F (21°C) 7.6 in
July 76°F (24°C) 11.9 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 9.9 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 5.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.1 in Driest

Kurye has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.9") and December the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Kurye

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gurye Middle School
Hwangjeon Elementary School Hoedeok Branch
토지초등학교
Guryedong Middle School
Guryeganmun Elementary School
광의초등학교
용방초등학교
Gurye cheongcheon Elementary School
Muncheok Elementary School
Guryebuk Middle School
Jeonnamjayeon Science High School
구례중앙초등학교
Gurye High School
Gurye Girls Middle School
Guryebuk Elementary School
Yongbang Elementary School
Gwangui Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Kurye

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kurye

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
70주년기념관
70주년기념관
Chichi-Poopoo Playground
Jeollabukdoteuksanpum Exhibition Hall
maeam Tea Museum
Namwon Local Museum
National Suncheon University Museum
Seomjin River Fish Museum
Song-Gwang-Sa Temple Buddhist Cultural Museum
Ssanggyejeda Exhibition Hall
Swieoganeun Museum
광양역사문화관
광양장도박물관
순천기독교역사박물관
순천기독교역사박물관
순천대학교 박물관
지리산생태과학관
지리산역사문화관
지리산역사박물관
청학동박물관 Cheonghak-dong
컨벤션관
하동야생차박물관
한옥체험관

Libraries in Kurye

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dotongdong Gongnip Library0.0
Ganjeonmyeonsae Village Library0.0
Gurye Public Library0.0
Gwangyang Gidu Library0.0
Maecheon Library0.0
Manin Library0.0
Muncheongmyeonsae Village Library0.0
Namwon City Library0.0
Noamjugong Village Library0.0
Sandongjeil Church Library0.0
Sandongjungang Library0.0
Seokcheong Library0.0
Seokjeong Sae Village Library0.0
Unbonggun Public Library0.0
Yongbangmyeonsae Village Library0.0
광양시립중앙도서관0.0
광양시립중앙도서관0.0
광양시립중앙도서관 어린이별관0.0
광양시립중앙도서관 어린이별관0.0
광양용강도서관0.0
광양희망도서관0.0
광양희망도서관0.0
비봉마을도서관0.0
순천시립삼산도서관0.0
순천시립삼산도서관0.0
순천시립조례호수도서관0.0
악양작은도서관0.0
용강도서관0.0
월등송천작은도서관0.0

Farmers Markets in Kurye

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Goemok Gumanu Traditional Marketplace
광양5일시장
석곡전통시장
승주시장
화개장터

Hotels in Kurye

11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grand Hotel
Jeil Hot Spring Hotel
Jirisan Swiss Tourist Hotel
Jirisan Walkerhill Hotel
Piagol Mountain Villa Hotel
Sinseon Hotel
Yeil Hotel
월등파크호텔
지리산프라자호텔
한화리조트 지리산
화엄267호텔

Restaurants in Kurye

123 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

60년전통손두부식당
Bokho Fish Restaurant
Byeolcheonji Fish Restaurant
Crossroad Garden Fish Restaurant
Gurye-Je
Jirisan Fish Restaurant
Sagyejeol Fish Restaurant
Songjeong Fish Restaurant
Taepyeongyang Fish Restaurant
tea and restaurant
Yeoulmok Fish Restaurant
Yeoulmok Fish Restaurant
Yonggung Mountain Villa
강남식당
계산관광농원식당
고향산장
곡성장어명가
광양참숯불고기
구례밀밭
구례밥도둑
구례밥상
구례정식당
구례한우영농조합법인
구름다리가든
그옛날산채식당
기사식당
까막정가든
꽃뜨레
나들목식당
남창식당
남해수산
달빛마루
대영가든
동문식당
동바리해장국
동산가든
두마례
들녘밥상
땅고랑오리집
뜨란채
만남가든
만리장성
명지회관
모심정
목화식당
무안뻘낙지
물한댁손두부
민속마을
백련맛집
백련산방
백운산장
보양식당
복돈
복사골명가
봉성식당
부뚜막
부부식당
불앤구이돈 구례점
사계절횟집
산골집
산나물밥상
삼겹살데이
새수궁가든
선미옥다슬기전문점
섬진강가든
섬진강다슬기수제비
세자매가든
소문난오돌뼈
소문난왕짬뽕
송이식당
송죽원
시골밥상
시루마루
십이월이십오일
여수산장
여울목
영실봉
예원
오거리회관
왕산석갈비
용화루
우리밀수제비전문점
우리집
운수대통
원조목화식당
월등파크식당
월성가든
유정가든
윤채밥상
일진가든
장어명가
전원가든
주부가든
지리각식당
지리산갈비촌
지리산대통밥
지리산면옥
지리산밥상
지리산수라간
지리산스위스호텔식당
지리산식당
진도리 닭도리탕
참나무가든
천수식당
청솔가든
청송
청수산장
초원가든
카페시옷
큰맘할매순대국전남구례점
토박이
통나무집
통뼈감자탕구례점
평화식당
하림회관
한가네식당
한갤러리레스토랑
함흥냉면
해화수산
호수공원식당
황금가든
황우마을주식회사

Cafes in Kurye

11 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ediya Coffee
Old Rare Books with Cafe
Paik's Coffee
구례역대합실
구례역제과점
두가헌
사성암카페
잼있는커피 티읕
카페왕콩(Cafe King bean)
커피팀버 구례점
하누피

Monuments in Kurye

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

대정리 석불입상
동편제판소리 전수관기념관

Theme Parks in Kurye

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Seomjingang Train village Dream Land

Clinics in Kurye

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

곡성군 오곡면 압록보건진료소

Veterinaries in Kurye

5 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Central Animal Hospital
Gim Animal Hospital
Gurye Animal Hospital
Honam Animal Hospital
Jeong Animal Hospital

Train Stations in Kurye

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amnok
Guryegu

Bus Stations in Kurye

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gurye Public Bus Terminal
Gurye Public Bus Terminal
Hwagae Intercity Bus Terminal

Gas Stations in Kurye

11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baekun Juyuso
Dongu Juyuso
Dongyang Juyuso
GS대영가스충전소
GS옥천주유소
Gurye Gas Station
Hot Spring Gas Station
Hwaeom Gas Station
KR #1055574165
SK
황전휴게소주유소순천방향

Banks in Kurye

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gurye Nonghyup
Gurye Nonghyup
Gurye Nonghyup
Gurye Nonghyup
Gurye Nonghyup
Nonghyup Bank
Toji Nonghyup

Gyms in Kurye

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

구례군 국민체육센터

Stadiums & Teams in Kurye

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kurye

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gwangju AirportKWJMedium Airport
Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air BaseHINMedium Airport
Yeosu AirportRSUMedium Airport
G 710 AirportSmall Airport
Goheung AirportSmall Airport
Hwangryong AirportSmall Airport
Jeonju (G 703) Air BaseCHNSmall Airport
Jeonju AirfieldSmall Airport
SL Air AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kurye

8 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ganjeon Post Office
Gurye Post Office
Gwangui Post Office
Hwagae Post Office
Masan Post Office
Muncheok Post Office
Toji Post Office
Yongbang Post Office

Treatment Centers in Kurye

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Gusangbogeonjinnyoso
Pangyobogeonjinnyoso

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kurye

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cheoneunsa
Missionary Ruins
Munsusa
Sasungam Temple
Yongcheon-sa
내원암
도계암
미타암
사성암
수도암
약천사
연기암
죽림정사

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Waterfalls
6
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Seoul
Area
33.7 km² (13.0 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 Kurye

What is the population of Kurye?

Kurye has a population of 30,000 residents and is located in South Korea. The population density is 1,241 people per square mile, spread across 24.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kurye?

Kurye has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.3 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.

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