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Muan, South Korea
Jeollanam-do · South Korea
Muan is a mid-size city in Jeollanam-do, South Korea with a population of 92,009. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
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About Muan
Muan County is a county in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. In 2005, Muan County became the capital of South Jeolla following the transfer of the provincial office from its previous location in Gwangju to the village of Namak in Muan. Muan International Airport was opened here and will eventually replace the airport in Gwangju.
People
Climate
| Population | 92,009 |
| Population Density | 546 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.9901°, 126.4790° |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
| Country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| State / Province | Jeollanam-do |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.5 inches (1,181 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.3 inches (3 cm) |
About Muan
Muan is a mid-size city in South Korea (Jeollanam-do) with a population of 92,009. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.
Climate in Muan
Muan 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 | 56.5°F |
| 5% above South Korea avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 168.5 sq mi (436.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 546/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9901°N, 126.4790°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 | — | — | 72 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Halla (181 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Halla | Shield | 1,919 m (6,296 ft) | 1007 | 181 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
Muan has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.0") and December the driest (1.2").
Colleges & Universities in Muan
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwangju Womans University | University | — | — |
Schools in Muan
27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampyeonggisan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 무안북중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 청계초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Eomda Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 함평 학다리 고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Mangun Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 몽탄초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 몽탄중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Hakdari Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 함평골프고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Muan High School | — | — | — | — |
| 무안초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Cheonggyebuk Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 몽탄초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Hampyeong Womens High School | — | — | — | — |
| Hampyeong Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 폐교 | — | — | — | — |
| Muanbuk Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Muanmongtan Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Muanhyeongyeong Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Hampyeong Girls Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| 폐교 | — | — | — | — |
| Hampyeong Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| 몽탄북초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Hyeongyeong High School | — | — | — | — |
| Baekje High School | — | — | — | — |
| Hampyeong Hakdari High School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Muan
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Muan
| 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 | ||||
| Naju National Museum | ||||
| Naju Student Dongnipundong Memorial Hall | ||||
| Namnong Memorial Hall | ||||
| Namnong Memorial Hall | ||||
| National Haeyang Museum | ||||
| National Haeyang Museum | ||||
| Nongjajae Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Yellow Sea Exchange Museum | ||||
| Yeongwang Forest Museum | ||||
| 고분전시관 | ||||
| 국립호남권생물자원관 | ||||
| 국립호남권생물자원관 | ||||
| 목포 문예역사관 | ||||
| 목포 문예역사관 | ||||
| 목포생활도자박물관 | ||||
| 목포생활도자박물관 | ||||
| 문예역사관 | ||||
| 문예역사관 | ||||
| 미소당 | ||||
| 분청사기명장전시관 | ||||
| 신안군기록관 | ||||
| 신안군기록관 | ||||
| 신재생에너지 홍보전시관 | ||||
| 신재생에너지 홍보전시관 | ||||
| 영암도자기 박물관 | ||||
| 한국트로트가요센터 |
Libraries in Muan
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baekhyangmok Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Baekhyangmok Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deokchi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deokchi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dongsin University Jungang Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hampyeong Public 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 | |||||
| Jeollanamdosigakjangaein Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jeollanamdosigakjangaein Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jeonnamjeomja Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jeonnamjeomja 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 | |||||
| Muangun Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naju City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naju Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Najubuyeongjakeun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Noeul Small Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Noeul Small Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Samho Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Unnam Eden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yeongam Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 목포시립도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 목포시립도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 목포어린이도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 영암도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 전남 점자도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 전남 점자도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 전라남도립도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 중앙도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 함평군립도서관 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Muan
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hangdong market | |||||
| Hangdong market | |||||
| Hyanghwado Marine Products Sales Center | |||||
| Jayu Market | |||||
| 청호시장 |
Hotels in Muan
7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Muan
104 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Muan
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Muan
9 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Muan
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Muan
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Muan
11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Muan
14 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Muan
5 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Muan
4 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Muan
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Stand D 1-6 | ||
| Stand D 12-16 | ||
| Stand D 7-11 | ||
| Stand E-a 1-4 | ||
| Stand E-a 5-8 | ||
| Stand E-c 1-5 | ||
| Stand E-c 6-11 | ||
| Stand F |
Airports Near Muan
9 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 |
| Goheung Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hwangryong Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mokpo Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Yeongam Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Muan
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Eomda Post Office | |
| Hakgyo Post Office | |
| Hampyeong Post Office | |
| Hyeongyeong Post Office | |
| Mangun Post Office | |
| Mongtan Post Office | |
| Muan Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Muan
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Botaseonwonjeol | |
| Mongtan Catholic Church | |
| Muan Catholic Church | |
| 관음사 | |
| 마애사 | |
| 몽탄중앙교회 | |
| 몽탄한샘 장로교회 | |
| 무안생명의교회 | |
| 무학교회 | |
| 사마리 회관 | |
| 선혜정사 | |
| 송정교회 | |
| 천주교 함평교회 | |
| 함광교회 | |
| 함평순복음교회 |
Quick Facts
Around Muan
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
🇰🇷 About South Korea
Public Holidays in South Korea
17 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Muan
What is the population of Muan?
Muan has a population of 92,009 residents and is located in South Korea. The population density is 546 people per square mile, spread across 168.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Muan?
Muan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.5 inches, with 1.3 inches of snow.