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Mokpo, South Korea
Jeollanam-do · South Korea
Mokpo is a large city in Jeollanam-do, South Korea with a population of 268,402. Elevation: 157 ft (48 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
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About Mokpo
Mokpo is a city in southwestern South Korea. It is the third largest and most densely populated city in South Jeolla Province, located at the southwestern tip of the Korean Peninsula, close to Yudal mountain. Mokpo has frequent high-speed train services to Seoul, and is the terminus for a number of ferry routes serving islands in the adjacent Yellow Sea and Dadohae National Maritime Park. To the southwest of the city is Yudalsan Mountain, which is surrounded by strange cliffs like a wall. There are six populated and five uninhabited islands.
People
Climate
| Population | 268,402 |
| Population Density | 13,878 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.8128°, 126.3918° |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
| Country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| State / Province | Jeollanam-do |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.8 inches (1,188 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.3 inches (3 cm) |
About Mokpo
Mokpo is a large city in South Korea (Jeollanam-do) with a population of 268,402. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet (48 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.
Climate in Mokpo
Mokpo has an average annual temperature of 14.4°C (58°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.6°C), the coldest is Jan (2.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1174 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above South Korea avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 19.3 sq mi (50.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 13,878/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8128°N, 126.3918°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1649 | YELLOW SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 84 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Halla (162 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Halla | Shield | 1,919 m (6,296 ft) | 1007 | 162 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
Mokpo has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.8") and December the driest (1.1").
Colleges & Universities in Mokpo
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chodang University | University | — | — |
| Korea Open University | University | — | — |
| Mokpo Marine University | University | — | — |
| Mokpo National University Mokpo campus | University | — | — |
| Mokpo University | University | — | — |
| 동아보건대학교 | University | — | — |
| 목포가톨릭대학교 | University | — | — |
| 목포대학교 남악캠퍼스 | University | — | — |
| 목포대학교 신해양산업단지캠퍼스 | University | — | — |
| 세한대학교 영암캠퍼스 | University | — | — |
| 한국폴리텍대학 목포캠퍼스 | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Mokpo
165+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mokposeongsin High School | — | — | — | — |
| Muntae High School | — | — | — | — |
| Mokpodeokin High School | — | — | — | — |
| Yeongheung High School | — | — | — | — |
| Mokpohongil High School | — | — | — | — |
| Mokpo Womens High School | — | — | — | — |
| Mokpoyeonghwa Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Muntae Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Mokpoyudal Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Mokpohangdo Girls Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Yeongheung Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Mokpohongil Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Mokpojeil Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Samho Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Samhoseo Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Mokpodaeyeon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mokpobukgyo Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Daeseong Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mokpoyongho Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Samhyang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Yeongamsamhoseo Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Daebul Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Samhojungang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 목포덕인중학고 | — | — | — | — |
| 혜인여자중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 혜인여자고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 목포부영 초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 목포서부초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 목포한빛초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 용해초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 항도초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 목포애향초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 목포신흥초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 목포영산초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Gwangju Teachers College Mokpo Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 목포석현초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 목포대성초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 홍일중 홍일고 | — | — | — | — |
| 목포동초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Mokpo High School | — | — | — | — |
| 청호중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 유달중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Mokposeohae Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 연산초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Mokpo Maria Hoe High School | — | — | — | — |
| 목상고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 문태중고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 산정초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Mokpo Technical High School | — | — | — | — |
| 목포남초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 목포여자중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 유달초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 서산초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Mokpo Samhak Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 목포중앙고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 목포제일여자고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 목포청호초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 목포하당중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Mokpo jungang Girls Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| 목포인성학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Mokpo iro Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 하당초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Mokpo Jungang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 목포정명여자중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 목포정명여자고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 목포여자고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 목포상동 초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 압해동초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 목포임성초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 삼호고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 목포청호중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 영암은광학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 소림학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 학교법인 영신학원 | — | — | — | — |
| 연동초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Mokpomihang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mokposeongsin High School | — | — | — | — |
| Muntae High School | — | — | — | — |
| Mokpodeokin High School | — | — | — | — |
| Yeongheung High School | — | — | — | — |
| Mokpohongil High School | — | — | — | — |
| Mokpo Womens High School | — | — | — | — |
| Mokpoyeonghwa Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Muntae Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Mokpoyudal Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Mokpohangdo Girls Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Yeongheung Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Mokpohongil Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Mokpojeil Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Samho Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Samhoseo Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Mokpodaeyeon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mokpobukgyo Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Daeseong Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mokpoyongho Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Samhyang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Yeongamsamhoseo Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Daebul Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 목포덕인중학고 | — | — | — | — |
| 혜인여자중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 혜인여자고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 목포부영 초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 목포서부초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 목포한빛초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 용해초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 항도초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 목포애향초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 목포신흥초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 목포애향중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 목포부주초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 남악고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 남악중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 남악초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 오룡중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 목포영산초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Gwangju Teachers College Mokpo Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 목포석현초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 목포대성초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 홍일중 홍일고 | — | — | — | — |
| 목포동초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Mokpo High School | — | — | — | — |
| 청호중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 유달중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Mokposeohae Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 연산초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Mokpo Maria Hoe High School | — | — | — | — |
| 목상고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 문태중고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 산정초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 삼향북초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Mokpo Technical High School | — | — | — | — |
| 목포남초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 목포여자중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 유달초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 서산초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Mokpo Samhak Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 목포중앙고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 목포제일여자고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 목포청호초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 목포하당중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Mokpo jungang Girls Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| 목포인성학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Mokpo iro Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 하당초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 무안행복초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 무안행복중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Mokpo Jungang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 목포정명여자중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 목포정명여자고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 목포여자고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 목포상동 초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 압해동초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 목포임성초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 삼호고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 목포청호중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Aphae High School | — | — | — | — |
| 압해초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Aphae Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| 영암은광학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 학교법인 영신학원 | — | — | — | — |
| 연동초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Mokpomihang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 사랑초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 희망중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 희망초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Mokpo
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
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Museums in Mokpo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibbeumssingkeugongjang Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Gibbeumssingkeugongjang Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Hodamhanggonguju Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Honamsuseok Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Jeollanamdonongeop Museum | ||||
| Jeollanamdonongeop Museum | ||||
| Korea Saneopdoja Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Korea Saneopdoja Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Mokpo culture hall | ||||
| Mokpo culture hall | ||||
| Mokpo Marine Science Museum | ||||
| Mokpo Marine Science Museum | ||||
| Mokpo Modern History Museum | ||||
| Mokpo Modern History Museum | ||||
| Mokpo Natural History Museum | ||||
| Mokpo Natural History Museum | ||||
| Namnong Memorial Hall | ||||
| Namnong Memorial Hall | ||||
| National Haeyang Museum | ||||
| National Haeyang Museum | ||||
| Yellow Sea Exchange Museum | ||||
| 국립호남권생물자원관 | ||||
| 국립호남권생물자원관 | ||||
| 대형공룡관 | ||||
| 목포 문예역사관 | ||||
| 목포 문예역사관 | ||||
| 목포생활도자박물관 | ||||
| 목포생활도자박물관 | ||||
| 문예역사관 | ||||
| 문예역사관 | ||||
| 분청사기명장전시관 | ||||
| 신안군기록관 | ||||
| 신안군기록관 | ||||
| 신재생에너지 홍보전시관 | ||||
| 신재생에너지 홍보전시관 | ||||
| 영암도자기 박물관 | ||||
| 익룡.조류관 | ||||
| 조각류공룡관 | ||||
| 해남공룡박물관 | ||||
| 해남공룡박물관 |
Libraries in Mokpo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baekhyangmok Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Baekhyangmok Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deokchi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deokchi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Haenam Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Haenamgullip Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hanuri Dokseoyeongamdaebul Cultural Center Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hanuri Dokseoyeongamdaebul Cultural Center Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hanuri Yeongamdokseo Cultural Center Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hanuri Yeongamdokseo Cultural Center Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Heuksanjasanmunhwa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Heuksanjasanmunhwa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hwangsan community center Jakeun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jeollanamdosigakjangaein Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jeollanamdosigakjangaein Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jeonnamjeomja Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jeonnamjeomja Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Masansingi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mokpo City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mokpo City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mokpo Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mokpogwahak University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mokpogwahak University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Muan Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Noeul Small Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Noeul Small Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Samho Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Unnam Eden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 목포시립도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 목포시립도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 목포어린이도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 전남 점자도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 전남 점자도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 전라남도립도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 중앙도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 함평군립도서관 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mokpo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hangdong market | |||||
| Hangdong market | |||||
| Jayu Market | |||||
| 송도수산시장 | |||||
| 신안군송도수산물판매장 | |||||
| 신안군수협송도위판장 | |||||
| 신안젓갈타운 | |||||
| 청호시장 | |||||
| 해남읍 5일 시장 |
Hotels in Mokpo
18 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Mokpo
179 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Mokpo
36 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Mokpo
6 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Mokpo
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Mokpo
5 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Mokpo
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Mokpo
29 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Mokpo
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Mokpo
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Mokpo
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mokpo
17 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mokpo
26 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Mokpo
5 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Mokpo
5 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Mokpo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Main Grandstand | ||
| Stand A | ||
| Stand B | ||
| Stand C | ||
| Stand D 1-6 | ||
| Stand D 12-16 | ||
| Stand D 7-11 | ||
| Stand E-a 1-4 | ||
| Stand E-a 5-8 | ||
| Stand E-b | ||
| Stand E-c 1-5 | ||
| Stand E-c 6-11 | ||
| Stand F | ||
| Stand G | ||
| Stand H-a | ||
| Stand H-b | ||
| Stand I-a | ||
| Stand I-b | ||
| Stand J-a | ||
| Stand J-b 1-6 | ||
| Stand J-b 7-11 | ||
| Stand K | ||
| Stand L | ||
| Stand M | ||
| Stand N |
Airports Near Mokpo
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Muan International Airport | MWX | Large Airport |
| Gwangju Airport | KWJ | Medium Airport |
| Chodang University Sani Airport (Yeongnong Airport) | — | Small Airport |
| G 710 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G 712 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hwangryong Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mokpo Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Yeongam Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Mokpo
23 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Changpyeong-dong Post Office | |
| Changpyeong-dong Post Office | |
| Hadang Post Office | |
| Hadang Post Office | |
| Mokpo Post Office | |
| Mokpo Post Office | |
| Samhak Post Office | |
| Samhak Post Office | |
| Samho Post Office | |
| Samhyang Post Office | |
| Samhyang Post Office | |
| Sangdong Post Office | |
| Sangdong Post Office | |
| Sanjeong Post Office | |
| Sanjeong Post Office | |
| Yangdong Post Office | |
| Yangdong Post Office | |
| Yeongam Mail Center | |
| Yeonsan Post Office | |
| 대성우체국 | |
| 목포 옥암동 우체국 | |
| 목포우체국 | |
| 목포유달산우체국 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mokpo
66 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bukgyodong Catholic Church | |
| Bukgyodong Catholic Church | |
| Daeseongdong Catholic Church | |
| Daeseongdong Catholic Church | |
| Hanseong Church | |
| Hanseong Church | |
| Jesus Centered Church | |
| Jesus Centered Church | |
| Mokpo Church of Christ | |
| Mokpo Church of Christ | |
| Okamdong Catholic Church | |
| Okamdong Catholic Church | |
| Yangdong Jeil Church | |
| Yangdong Jeil Church | |
| 관음사 | |
| 달성사 | |
| 목포벧엘교회 | |
| 목포벧엘교회 | |
| 목포복음교회 | |
| 목포복음교회 |
Explore Near Mokpo
Quick Facts
Around Mokpo
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Mokpo
3 places within 15 km
- • cool neighborhood with house walls painted
- • Pavillion
- • Viewing Platform
🇰🇷 About South Korea
Public Holidays in South Korea
17 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Mokpo
What is the population of Mokpo?
Mokpo has a population of 268,402 residents and is located in South Korea. The population density is 13,878 people per square mile, spread across 19.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mokpo?
Mokpo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.8 inches, with 1.3 inches of snow.