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Nangen, South Korea
Jeollabuk-do · South Korea
Nangen is a mid-size city in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea with a population of 81,257. Elevation: 338 ft (103 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
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About Nangen
Namwon is a city in North Jeolla Province, South Korea. Namwon is about 50 minutes from the provincial capital of Jeonju, which is almost three hours away from Seoul. The official city flower is Royal Azalea (철쭉) while the city tree is the crape-myrtle (배롱나무) and the city bird is the swallow (제비). Namwon is a small city located just outside Jirisan National Park, which has the largest set of mountains on the South Korean Mainland. It also borders the Seomjin River, one of South Korea's more prominent rivers. It is 3 hours and 15 minutes from the Seoul Central City Bus Terminal and about one hour from both the U-Square Bus Terminal in Gwangju and the Jeonju Inter City Bus Terminal. It is called "the City of Love" because of the famous Korean love story of Chunhyang. Gwanghanlu Garden is a shrine to this love story.
People
Climate
| Population | 81,257 |
| Population Density | 280 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4100°, 127.3858° |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
| Country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| State / Province | Jeollabuk-do |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.5 inches (1,359 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.2 inches (11 cm) |
About Nangen
Nangen is a mid-size city in South Korea (Jeollabuk-do) with a population of 81,257. The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet (103 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.
Climate in Nangen
Nangen has an average annual temperature of 11.6°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1390 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below South Korea avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Area | 290.4 sq mi (752.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 280/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4100°N, 127.3858°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1700 | YELLOW SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
| 1649 | YELLOW SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 7.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 12.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 9.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
Nangen has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.2") and December the driest (1.2").
Colleges & Universities in Nangen
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korea Open University | University | — | — |
| Seonam University Namwon Campus (Closed) | University | — | — |
| 한국폴리텍대학 인재원 | University | — | — |
Schools in Nangen
28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Namwon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Guryesandong Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Namwondaesan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Namwonyongbuk Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Namwonyeojajeongbo High School | — | — | — | — |
| Songdong Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| 한울학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 이백초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 오동초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 원촌초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 원천초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 성원고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Namwon haneul Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| 노암초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Namwon Womens High School | — | — | — | — |
| Namwonyongseong Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Namwonyongseong High School | — | — | — | — |
| 남원중앙초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Kangs Takendo School | — | — | — | — |
| Wonchon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Namwonyongseong Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Namwonwollak Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Namwongyoryong Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Geumji Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Namwon Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Namwonhanbich Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Namwon High School | — | — | — | — |
| Namwongukak Art High School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Nangen
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| JeonjuFM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| JTV 매직FM | — | UNKNOWN |
Museums in Nangen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chichi-Poopoo Playground | ||||
| Honbul Literature Museum | ||||
| Honbul Literature Museum | ||||
| Inwolyoeop History Museum | ||||
| Jeollabukdoteuksanpum Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Namwon Local Museum | ||||
| Seomjin River Fish Museum | ||||
| 곡성생태체험관 | ||||
| 지리산역사문화관 |
Libraries in Nangen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chojang Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dotongdong Gongnip Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ganjeonmyeonsae Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Geulsarang Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gurye Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gyeommyeongusim Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jangsu Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jusan Church Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Maecheon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Manin Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Muncheongmyeonsae Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Namwon City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Noamjugong Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Noksaek University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nongok Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Osu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sallim Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandongjeil Church Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandongjungang Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sanseojeil Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Seokjeong Sae Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sunchanggun Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Unbonggun Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yewon Art University Yewon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yongbangmyeonsae Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 순창공공도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 임실군립도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 임실코아루아파트작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 전북교육청임실도서관 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Nangen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 강진시장 | |||||
| 임실시장 | |||||
| 화개장터 |
Hotels in Nangen
10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Nangen
15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Nangen
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Nangen
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Nangen
2 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Nangen
8 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Nangen
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Nangen
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Nangen
4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Nangen
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nangen
23 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Nangen
11 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Nangen
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Nangen
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Nangen
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gwangju Airport | KWJ | Medium Airport |
| Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base | HIN | Medium Airport |
| Yeosu Airport | RSU | Medium Airport |
| G 710 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hwangryong Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jeonju (G 703) Air Base | CHN | Small Airport |
| Jeonju Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| SL Air Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Nangen
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Dotong Post Office | |
| Geumji Post Office | |
| Godal Post Office | |
| Jusaeng Post Office | |
| Namwon Post Office | |
| Sandong Post Office | |
| Songdong Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nangen
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Yongdam-sa | |
| 구룡사 | |
| 봉림선원 | |
| 선국사 | |
| 연화사 | |
| 천룡암 |
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Quick Facts
Around Nangen
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
🇰🇷 About South Korea
Public Holidays in South Korea
17 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Nangen
What is the population of Nangen?
Nangen has a population of 81,257 residents and is located in South Korea. The population density is 280 people per square mile, spread across 290.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Nangen?
Nangen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.5 inches, with 4.2 inches of snow.