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Munsan, South Korea

Gyeonggi-do · South Korea

Munsan is a mid-size city in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea with a population of 43,208. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

43,208 Population 1,699/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
48.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Seoul Timezone

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About Munsan

Munsan is a town of Paju, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It lies on the south bank of the Imjin River, close to the edge of the Demilitarized Zone and near Panmunjom and the Joint Security Area.

People

Population43,208
Density1,699/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain48.5 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population43,208
Population Density1,699 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates37.8594°, 126.7850°
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Country🇰🇷 South Korea
State / ProvinceGyeonggi-do
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation48.5 inches (1,233 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.4 inches (6 cm)

About Munsan

Munsan is a mid-size city in South Korea (Gyeonggi-do) with a population of 43,208. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.

Climate in Munsan

Munsan has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-4.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1347 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -4.3°C / 24°F -17.9° / 7.6° 22.3
Feb -1.2°C / 30°F -12.8° / 11.4° 23.9
Mar 4.5°C / 40°F -6.1° / 18.4° 45.7
Apr 10.5°C / 51°F -2.1° / 24.4° 49.0
May 16.2°C / 61°F 4.3° / 28° 100.2
Jun 21.8°C / 71°F 11° / 32.9° 161.0
Jul 25°C / 77°F 17.3° / 32.7° 296.1
Aug 25.1°C / 77°F 17° / 32.3° 308.9
Sep 20.4°C / 69°F 10.7° / 29.4° 172.9
Oct 12.8°C / 55°F 0.3° / 23.6° 74.4
Nov 5.3°C / 41°F -8° / 19.3° 69.8
Dec -3.3°C / 26°F -17.5° / 9.2° 22.8
Munsan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below South Korea avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area25.4 sq mi (65.9 km²)
Population Density1,699/sq mi
Coordinates37.8594°N, 126.7850°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.5"
28% above South Korea avg
Snowfall 2.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.44"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.6 on Jan 8, 2023.

Nov 11, 1992 8 km NW of Chunghwa, North Korea M4.3 149 km
May 11, 2020 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea M3.8 101 km
Jun 27, 2019 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea M3.6 147 km
Jan 8, 2023 South Korea M3.6 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2.

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Bavi Category 2 176 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 237 km
2020 Haishen Category 1 226 km
2019 Lingling Category 1 139 km
2010 Kompasu Category 2 45 km
2003 Maemi Category 2 283 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 161 km
1995 Faye Category 2 206 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (71 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ch'uga-ryong Shield 452 m (1,483 ft) Unknown 71 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.8 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 12.4 in Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 11.6 in Warmest
September 67°F (19°C) 5.8 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
November 42°F (5°C) 1.9 in
December 29°F (-1°C) 0.9 in

Munsan has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.4") and January the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Munsan

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Paju High School — — — —
문산수억고등학교 — — — —
Munsandong Middle School — — — —
Imjin Elementary School — — — —
Munsandong Elementary School — — — —
Papyeong Middle School — — — —
Majeong Elementary School — — — —
장파초등학교 운동장 — — — —
파주고등학교 — — — —
Munsanbuk Middle School — — — —
Munsan High School — — — —
Munsan Elementary School — — — —
Jayu Elementary School — — — —
파평초등학교 — — — —
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Radio Stations near Munsan

31 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
KBS Classic FM — UNKNOWN
Big B Radio - Kpop music, pop MP3 192 kbps
MBC FM4U — AAC 66 kbps
MBC FM — AAC 66 kbps
SBS Power FM — AAC 145 kbps
KBS Cool FM — UNKNOWN
CBS 음악 FM music UNKNOWN
올드팝카페 oldies, oldies 50's/60's MP3 128 kbps
Oldpop Cafe oldies, pop music MP3 128 kbps
KBS 1R — UNKNOWN
KBS 1Radio — UNKNOWN
(BSOD) MBC mini All-That-Music k-pop AAC 67 kbps
SBS Love FM — AAC 146 kbps
(BSOD) KBS Classic FM classical, classical piano UNKNOWN
Buddhist True Network TV — AAC,H.264 1311 kbps
EBS TV-e — AAC 1140 kbps
EBS TV-2 — AAC 1148 kbps
Gukak TV — AAC 4458 kbps
CPBC — AAC 192 kbps
EBS TV-Kids — AAC 1151 kbps
Buddhist Broadcasting System TV — AAC 2333 kbps
KBS Classic FM zstream — UNKNOWN
CPBC TV — AAC,H.264 328 kbps
EBS TV-1 — AAC 1150 kbps
Fred Film Radio(한국어) culture, film MP3 128 kbps
마포FM music, talk MP3 96 kbps
REPLAY NEWS - 한국어 5분마다 뉴스 라디오 news MP3 128 kbps
EBS TV-Plus 2 — AAC 1151 kbps
gukak — AAC 194 kbps
Pyongyang (KP) — MP3 128 kbps
EBS TV-i — AAC 1146 kbps

Museums in Munsan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
671군함박물관
Aegibong Peace Ecopark
Aram Art Museum
Bakeulbokjasu Museum
Cactus Exhibition Hall
Cheongam Folk Museum
Dado Museum
Deokpojin Exhibition Hall
Deokseong Womans University Museum
Dooly museum
Dooly museum
Durumoe Museum
Eunpyeong History & Hanok Museum
Goyang Children’s Museum
Goyang flowers Exhibition Hall
HANLIP TOY MUSEUM
Heiri Art Valley
Jomyeong Museum
Jungnammi Cultural Center Byeongseol Museum
Kaesong Embroidery Muesum
Kim Jung Gi museum
Kookmin University Museum
Koryo Museum (Sungyangwan Academy)
Koryo Museum (Sungyangwan Academy)
Multi-Museum
Museum of Modern History of Korea
name=운정행복센터
Nonggyeong Museum
North Korea Peace Museum
North Korea Peace Museum
Onggi Folk Museum
Revolutionary Museum for the History of Kaesong
Revolutionary Museum for the History of Kaesong
Securities Museum
Tongilchon Village Museum
Yeoncheon Gorang Port Hostory Park
Yeongjipgungsi Museum
갤러리 헤이리스
고양시민속전시관
국립민속박물관 파주
덕포진교육박물관
덕포진전시관
산악박물관
외할머니의 부엌
유비파크
조강 전망대
주한중남미문화원 부설박물관
토탄농경유물전시관
한국기독교역사문화관
한향림 옹기박물관
활판인쇄

Libraries in Munsan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aram Nuri Library0.0
Banghak 2 Dong Library0.0
Banghak 2 Dong Library0.0
Banghak 3 Dong Library0.0
Banghak 3 Dong Library0.0
Banghak 4 Dong Library0.0
Banghak 4 Dong Library0.0
Beopwon Library0.0
Bokjijakeun Library0.0
Bokjijakeun Library0.0
Chaeksaranggeulsarang Library0.0
Chaektarae Childrens Library0.0
Daehwa Library0.0
Deokseong Womans University Library0.0
Donghwanara Childrens Library0.0
Donghwanara Childrens Library0.0
Dooly library0.0
Eunpyeong City Library0.0
Gajwa public library0.0
Galhyeon 1 Dong Library0.0
Galhyeon 1 Dong Library0.0
Galhyeon 1 Dong Library0.0
Galhyeon 2 Dong Library0.0
Galhyeon 2 Dong Library0.0
Galhyeon 2 Dong Library0.0
Gangajiddong Childrens Library0.0
Gangajiddong Childrens Library0.0
Geobuk Library0.0
Geumchon Library0.0
Ggumgguneundonghwanara Library0.0
Ggumgguneundonghwanara Library0.0
Gileum 2 Dong Library0.0
Gimpo University Library0.0
Gyeongmin University Jeonja Library0.0
Gyeongmin University Jeonja Library0.0
Gyoha Library0.0
Hallabibaldi Apt. Library0.0
Hallabibaldi Apt. Library0.0
Hanuridokseomunhwaundongbonbu Seongbukgujibu Library0.0
Hanuridokseomunhwaundongbonbu Seongbukgujibu Library0.0
Hanuridokseomunhwaundongbonbu Seongbukgujibu Library0.0
Hwajeong Library0.0
Indeok Library0.0
Indeok Library0.0
Indeok Library0.0
Jangnangam Library0.0
Jangnangam Library0.0
Kaesong City Student Library0.0
Mia 2 Dong Library0.0
Mia 2 Dong Library0.0
Mia 3 Dong Library0.0
Mia 3 Dong Library0.0
Mia 4 Dong Library0.0
Mia 4 Dong Library0.0
Mia 4 Dong Library0.0
Mia 5 Dong Library0.0
Mia 5 Dong Library0.0
Mia 8 Dong Library0.0
Mia 9 Dong Library0.0
Mia 9 Dong Library0.0
National Agricultural Cooperative Federation University Library0.0
National Agricultural Cooperative Federation University Library0.0
Pajusijungang Library0.0
Saehaneuljakeun Library0.0
Saehaneuljakeun Library0.0
Saesaengmyeong Library0.0
Saetgil Cultural Center Library0.0
Seoul Dobong Library0.0
Seoul Dobong Library0.0
Seoyeong Library0.0
Seoyeong Library0.0
Ssangmun 1 Dong Library0.0
Ssangmun 3 Dong Library0.0
Ssangmun 4 Dong Library0.0
Ssangmun 4 Dong Library0.0
Suyu 1 Dong Library0.0
Suyu 3 Dong Library0.0
Suyu 5 Dong Library0.0
Suyu 6 Dong Library0.0
Uijeongbu Digital Library0.0
Uijeongbu Digital Library0.0
가람도서관0.0
가람도서관0.0
경기김포교육도서관0.0
고양시립 별꿈도서관0.0
고양시립마두도서관0.0
고양시립백석도서관0.0
고양시립일산도서관0.0
고양시립행신도서관0.0
고양포돌이안전도서관0.0
광적도서관0.0
구립구산동도서관마을0.0
구립구산동도서관마을0.0
구립상립도서관0.0
구립상립도서관0.0
놀멘서가0.0
놀멘서가0.0
높빛도서관0.0
누리봄작은도서관0.0
대곶작은도서관0.0
덕이도서관0.0
도서관0.0
동은작은도서관0.0
마상공원작은도서관0.0
모담도서관0.0
모당공원 작은 도서관0.0
문산도서관0.0
물푸레도서관0.0
미니도서관0.0
백석고등학교 도서관0.0
사리현 작은도서관0.0
삼각산동 어린이 도서관0.0
삼송도서관0.0
성북길벗도서관0.0
세아새마을문고0.0
세아새마을문고0.0
시립금촌도서관0.0
식사도서관0.0
신원도서관0.0
쌍문역 작은 도서관0.0
양곡도서관0.0
양곡도서관0.0
양주시남면도서관0.0
양주시립 꿈나무 도서관0.0
양주시립 꿈나무 도서관0.0
양주시립꿈나무도서관0.0
옹주물작은도서관0.0
왕눈이만화24h0.0
유담도서관0.0
은평뉴타운도서관0.0
장기도서관0.0
장흥작은도서관0.0
주엽 어린이도서관0.0
중봉도서관0.0
지혜의 숲0.0
청수도서관0.0
키즈존 스터디룸0.0
탄현작은도서관0.0
통진도서관0.0
풍동도서관0.0
하성작은도서관0.0
한뫼도서관0.0
한빛도서관0.0
한울도서관0.0
해솔도서관0.0
해솔도서관0.0
해와달 작은도서관0.0
햇빛21작은도서관0.0
행신어린이도서관0.0
화정어린이도서관0.0

Farmers Markets in Munsan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Baekun Market
Baekun Market
Gangbuk General Market
Gangbuk General Market
가래비시장
강북북부시장
강북북부시장
개성중앙시장
개성중앙시장
금촌통일시장
금촌통일시장입구
김포민속5일장
능곡종합상가
대명포구 횟타운
대명항 수산물타운
대명항 젓갈시장
대명항어판장
대박농축산물
수유중앙시장
숭인시장
일산시장
일산시장
통일촌 농수산물 직판장
홈플러스익스프레스

Hotels in Munsan

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Theme
Miraji Hotel

Restaurants in Munsan

54 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bangujeong Ferry
Bangujeonggaeseong Ferry
Donghae Fish Restaurant
Gang Ferry
Naepo Ferry
Sokcho Fish Restaurant
Sokcho Fish Restaurant
갈릴리농원
고수
꿀막족발
꿉자(KOOPJA)
남원추어탕
대원각
도미노피자
도미노피자
동해회집
두끼문산점
마시마니문어전복갈비찜
메밀향
명문닭발
반구정나루터
보이는족족
본죽(문산점)
본죽당동점
북창동순두부파주문산점
서윤수산
선식당(문산점)
선운사풍천장어
슬로우캘리
쑝쑝돈까스 문산점
아리가또맘마파주문산점
아비꼬카레
에바돈가츠
열정국밥
원조 삼거리 부대찌개
은하장
이디야커피
장단가든
장단콩팥소빵Cafe
장어명가 지중해
전주새알팥죽
정미식당3
정성 식당
죠스떡볶이문산터미널점
죽이야기파주문산점
집밥수란
청년피자
청춘락떡볶이
최고야
탄탄면공방
통일촌 장단콩마을
통큰낙지
파노라마치킨
페리카나

Cafes in Munsan

13 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Starbucks
메가MGC커피
메가MGC커피
메가MGC커피
몽블랑제
백억커피
부일레터카2F Let,s coffee
이디야커피
이디야커피
컴포즈커피
투썸플레이스
투썸플레이스
파스쿠찌

Cinemas in Munsan

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CGV Paju Munsan

Monuments in Munsan

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Korean War Monument To The U.S. Forces
망배단
육탄십용사충용탑

Theme Parks in Munsan

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pyeonghwa Land

Clinics in Munsan

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Medical Office
파평보건지소

Dentists in Munsan

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ihaeseung Dental Clinic

Train Stations in Munsan

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dorasan
Imjingang
Munsan
Uncheon

Bus Stations in Munsan

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

문산고속버스정류소

Gas Stations in Munsan

12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Daehan Gas Station
Daehan Gas Station
Gohyanggil Gas Station
Hanjeon Gas Station
HD Hyundai Oilbank
Jangmarusewon 3 Gas Station
KR #6863992557
Munsan Gas Station
Samil Gas Station
SK LPG충전소
SK엔크린 한전주유소
SK엔크린 한전주유소

Banks in Munsan

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bukpaju Nonghyup
Bukpaju Nonghyup
Industrial Bank of Korea
KB Kookmin Bank
북파주농협
북파주농협 당동지점

Gyms in Munsan

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

머스트윈복싱

Stadiums & Teams in Munsan

TeamLeagueDivision
Kaesong Youth Stadium

Ski Resorts Near Munsan

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Yangji Pine Ski Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Jisan Forest Ski Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —
안산썰매장 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Konjiam Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —
스타힐리조트 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Bears Town Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Munsan

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gimpo International AirportGMPLarge Airport
Incheon International AirportICNLarge Airport
Seoul Air Base (K-16)SSNMedium Airport
Suwon AirportSWUMedium Airport
Baekui-ri (G-228) Airfield—Small Airport
Bucheon (G-103) Airfield—Small Airport
Camp Casey-Dongduchon (Camp Mobile) (H-220) Airfield—Small Airport
G 233 Airport—Small Airport
G 238 Airport—Small Airport
G-213 Airport—Small Airport
G-218 Airport—Small Airport
G-219 Airport—Small Airport
G-240 Airport—Small Airport
G-312 Airport—Small Airport
Ganap-ri (G-222) Airport—Small Airport
Icheon (G-510) Airfield—Small Airport
Ichon Airport—Small Airport
Idong Airport (G-231)—Small Airport
Ji Po Ri Airfield (G-237)—Small Airport
Nogok-ri Airfield (G-130)—Small Airport
Nuchon Ni Airfield—Small Airport
Nuchon Ni Highway Strip—Small Airport
Paju (G-110) Airport—Small Airport
Pocheon (G-217) AirportQJPSmall Airport
Sohung Highway Strip Airfield—Small Airport
Sohung South Airport—Small Airport
Susaek (G 113) Airport—Small Airport
Taebukpo Ri Airport—Small Airport
Wong Yo Ri Highway Strip—Small Airport
Yongin (G-501) Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Munsan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
문산우체국

Treatment Centers in Munsan

6 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bulgwang Comunity Health Center
Bulgwang Comunity Health Center
구산보건지소
구산보건지소
불광보건지소
불광보건지소

Churches & Religious Organizations in Munsan

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Buddhist temple
Church
Church
Munsan Catholic Church
세움교회

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Seoul
Area
47.3 km² (18.3 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 Munsan

What is the population of Munsan?

Munsan has a population of 43,208 residents and is located in South Korea. The population density is 1,699 people per square mile, spread across 25.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Munsan?

Munsan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.5 inches, with 2.4 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

Goyang-si 1,061,752 pop · 14.3 mi Kaesŏng 338,155 pop · 14.7 mi Yangju 179,923 pop · 15.2 mi Uijeongbu-si 479,141 pop · 16.5 mi Ganghwa-gun 25,535 pop · 18.1 mi Seoul 10,349,312 pop · 22.9 mi Yongsan-dong 12,612 pop · 24.3 mi Bucheon-si 850,731 pop · 24.9 mi Guri-si 195,236 pop · 26.5 mi Gwangmyeong 357,545 pop · 26.8 mi Paech’ŏn-ŭp 159,825 pop · 27.9 mi Namyangju 90,798 pop · 28.0 mi Incheon 3,039,450 pop · 28.2 mi Siheungdong 128,142 pop · 29.0 mi
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