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Kwangyang, South Korea
Jeollanam-do · South Korea
Kwangyang is a mid-size city in Jeollanam-do, South Korea with a population of 89,281. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).
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About Kwangyang
Gwangyang is a city in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. Gwangyang is the home of POSCO's Gwangyang Steel Works, the largest facility of its kind in the world.
The city is also home to K League Classic football side Jeonnam Dragons.
People
Climate
| Population | 89,281 |
| Population Density | 407 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.9753°, 127.5892° |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
| Country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| State / Province | Jeollanam-do |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.0 inches (1,396 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.1 inches (3 cm) |
About Kwangyang
Kwangyang is a mid-size city in South Korea (Jeollanam-do) with a population of 89,281. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.
Climate in Kwangyang
Kwangyang has an average annual temperature of 14.9°C (59°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.4°C), the coldest is Jan (3.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1460 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above South Korea avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 219.3 sq mi (568.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 407/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9753°N, 127.5892°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 8.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
Kwangyang has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.9") and December the driest (0.9").
Schools in Kwangyang
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwangyangyonggang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gwangyangyonggang Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Dukrye Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 세풍초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 광양중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 광양하이텍고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 광양북초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Gwangyang High School | — | — | — | — |
| 칠성초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 광양여자중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 광양여자고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Gwangyang West Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gwangyang East Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 광양마로초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kwangyang
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kwangyang
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70주년기념관 | ||||
| 70주년기념관 | ||||
| Aeyangwon History Museum | ||||
| Aeyangwon History Museum | ||||
| Bangwongongnyong Museum | ||||
| Hamel Museum | ||||
| Hamel Museum | ||||
| Kim Seung-ok Literary Museum | ||||
| maeam Tea Museum | ||||
| Nagan Museum | ||||
| Namhae Local History Museum | ||||
| National Suncheon University Museum | ||||
| Seomjin River Fish Museum | ||||
| Sonyangwonmoksa Sungyo Memorial Hall | ||||
| Sonyangwonmoksa Sungyo Memorial Hall | ||||
| Swieoganeun Museum | ||||
| 광양역사문화관 | ||||
| 광양장도박물관 | ||||
| 국립여수해양기상과학관 | ||||
| 국립여수해양기상과학관 | ||||
| 뿌리깊은 나무 박물관 | ||||
| 선비문화체험관 | ||||
| 순천기독교역사박물관 | ||||
| 순천기독교역사박물관 | ||||
| 순천대학교 박물관 | ||||
| 순천만국가정원역사관 | ||||
| 유럽도자기박물관Cafe&Restaurant | ||||
| 유성준 이선유 판소리 기념관 | ||||
| 이순신전술신호연박물관 | ||||
| 이순신전술신호연박물관 | ||||
| 지리산생태과학관 | ||||
| 컨벤션관 | ||||
| 태백산맥문학관 | ||||
| 테디베어뮤지엄 | ||||
| 테디베어뮤지엄 | ||||
| 하동군기록관 | ||||
| 한옥체험관 | ||||
| 해오름전시실 곤충박물관 | ||||
| 해오름전시실 곤충박물관 |
Libraries in Kwangyang
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019물벼락만화카페 | 0.0 | |||||
| 2019물벼락만화카페 | 0.0 | |||||
| Beolgyo Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Daeju 1 Cha Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Daeju 1 Cha Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ganjeonmyeonsae Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gurye Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gwangyang Gidu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gwangyang Municipal Jungma Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hadong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hannyeo University Jungang Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hannyeo University Jungang Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jakeunnamu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jakeunnamu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Maecheon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Muncheongmyeonsae Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nongbune Teosbat Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sindae Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sindae Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sinseong Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sinseong Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Siripyulchon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yedalm Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yeosu Hwangyeong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yeosu Municipal Yueonam Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 광림작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 광양시립중앙도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 광양시립중앙도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 광양시립중앙도서관 어린이별관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 광양시립중앙도서관 어린이별관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 광양영재교육원 | 0.0 | |||||
| 광양용강도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 광양희망도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 광양희망도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 비봉마을도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 순천기적의도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 순천시립그림책도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 순천시립그림책도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 순천시립도서관연향분관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 순천시립삼산도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 순천시립삼산도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 순천시립신대도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 순천시립조례호수도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 스마트도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 스마트도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 악양작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 여서주공작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 여서주공작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 여수시립소라도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 여수시립쌍봉도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 여수시립이순신도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 용강도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 월등송천작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 중앙도서관 F03동 | 0.0 | |||||
| 학마을 작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 학마을 작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 현천 작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 현천작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 현천작은도서관 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kwangyang
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dong Marketplace | |||||
| Goemok Gumanu Traditional Marketplace | |||||
| Gwangyeong Market | |||||
| Yeosu Fish Market | |||||
| 건어물장터 | |||||
| 고흥축협 가축시장 | |||||
| 광양5일시장 | |||||
| 도깨비시장 | |||||
| 서시장 | |||||
| 서시장 | |||||
| 순천수산시장 | |||||
| 순천수산시장 | |||||
| 승주시장 | |||||
| 신기제일시장 | |||||
| 신기종합시장 | |||||
| 여수교동시장 | |||||
| 여수수산시장 | |||||
| 여천제일시장 | |||||
| 웃장 | |||||
| 이화시장 | |||||
| 중마시장 | |||||
| 중앙쇼핑센터 | |||||
| 진남시장 | |||||
| 하동공설시장 | |||||
| 화개장터 | |||||
| 횡천시장 |
Hotels in Kwangyang
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kwangyang
77 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kwangyang
8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Kwangyang
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Kwangyang
6 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kwangyang
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kwangyang
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kwangyang
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kwangyang
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kwangyang
16 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kwangyang
8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kwangyang
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Kwangyang
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kwangyang
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Works |
Stadiums & Teams in Kwangyang
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Jinnam Sports Complex | ||
| 망마경기장 | ||
| 씨름경기장 | ||
| 여수시구봉분회 게이트볼경기장 | ||
| 여수유도경기장 | ||
| 인라인롤러경기장 |
Airports Near Kwangyang
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base | HIN | Medium Airport |
| Yeosu Airport | RSU | Medium Airport |
| G 710 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Goheung Airport | — | Small Airport |
| SL Air Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kwangyang
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Mokseong Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Kwangyang
8 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Baekse Clinic | ||
| Changnyeongbogeonjinnyoso | ||
| Gusangbogeonjinnyoso | ||
| Maryunbogeonjinnyoso | ||
| Pangyobogeonjinnyoso | ||
| Seonwolbogeonjinnyoso | ||
| Ssangjibogeonjinnyoso | ||
| 세풍보건진료소 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kwangyang
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 강변교회 | |
| 광양교회 | |
| 광양교회 예배당 | |
| 광양나실인교회 | |
| 광양읍교회 | |
| 광양제일교회 | |
| 광양제일교회 | |
| 구선 교회당 | |
| 들꽃푸른샤론교회 | |
| 보광사 | |
| 서산사 |
Quick Facts
Around Kwangyang
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Kwangyang
1 places within 15 km
- • Assistance Observatory
🇰🇷 About South Korea
Public Holidays in South Korea
17 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Kwangyang?
Kwangyang has a population of 89,281 residents and is located in South Korea. The population density is 407 people per square mile, spread across 219.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kwangyang?
Kwangyang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.0 inches, with 1.1 inches of snow.