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Okcheon, South Korea

North Chungcheong · South Korea

Okcheon is a mid-size city in North Chungcheong, South Korea with a population of 56,634. Elevation: 318 ft (97 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

56,634 Population 204/sq mi density
318 ft Elevation 97 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
50.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Seoul Timezone

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About Okcheon

Okcheon

Okcheon County (Korean: 옥천군) is a county in North Chungcheong Province, South Korea.

People

Population56,634
Density204/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain50.8 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation318 ft (97 m)
Population56,634
Population Density204 / sq mi
Elevation318 ft (97 m)
Coordinates36.3012°, 127.5680°
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Country🇰🇷 South Korea
State / ProvinceNorth Chungcheong
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation50.8 inches (1,291 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.7 inches (9 cm)

About Okcheon

Okcheon is a mid-size city in South Korea (North Chungcheong) with a population of 56,634. The city sits at an elevation of 318 feet (97 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.

Climate in Okcheon

Okcheon has an average annual temperature of 13.4°C (56°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1378 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.8°C / 31°F -5.6° / 4° 26.5
Feb 1.8°C / 35°F -3.5° / 7.1° 37.0
Mar 6.8°C / 44°F 1.1° / 12.6° 51.6
Apr 12.9°C / 55°F 6.7° / 19.1° 75.7
May 18.6°C / 65°F 12.8° / 24.5° 96.8
Jun 23°C / 73°F 18.1° / 27.9° 180.2
Jul 25.6°C / 78°F 22° / 29.2° 308.9
Aug 26.6°C / 80°F 22.7° / 30.5° 314.8
Sep 21.6°C / 71°F 17.1° / 26.2° 157.7
Oct 15.2°C / 59°F 9.4° / 20.9° 53.8
Nov 8.1°C / 47°F 2.7° / 13.5° 46.9
Dec 1.1°C / 34°F -3.7° / 5.9° 28.2
Okcheon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 318 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below South Korea avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation318 ft (97 m)
Area277.2 sq mi (718.0 km²)
Population Density204/sq mi
Coordinates36.3012°N, 127.5680°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.8"
34% above South Korea avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.97"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 11, 2024.

Dec 13, 1996 20 km W of T’aebaek, South Korea M4.8 142 km
Jun 11, 2024 3 km NW of Puan, South Korea M4.4 98 km
Jan 29, 2020 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea M3.5 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

24 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 192 km
2020 Bavi Category 2 259 km
2020 Haishen Category 1 157 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 149 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 245 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 217 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 145 km
2010 Kompasu Category 2 172 km
2007 Nari Category 1 201 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 136 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 248 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 234 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 260 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 246 km
1999 Olga Category 1 187 km
1995 Faye Category 2 74 km
1994 Seth Category 1 289 km
1993 Robyn Category 1 289 km
1991 Caitlin Category 1 242 km
1987 Dinah Category 1 232 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1700 YELLOW SEA Earthquake — — 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.5 in
March 40°F (5°C) 2.1 in
April 53°F (11°C) 3.7 in
May 62°F (16°C) 3.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 6.4 in
July 75°F (24°C) 12.0 in Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 10.0 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 5.6 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.8 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.1 in

Okcheon has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.0") and January the driest (1.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Okcheon

Institution Type Founded Website
U1 University University — —

Schools in Okcheon

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Okcheon Commercial High School — — — —
Jukhyang Elementary School — — — —
Gunnam Elementary School — — — —
Okcheon High School — — — —
Okcheon Middle School — — — —
Samyang Elementary School — — — —
옥천여자중학교 — — — —
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Radio Stations near Okcheon

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
MBC충북 표준FM — UNKNOWN
JeonjuFM — MP3 128 kbps
MBC충북 FM4U — UNKNOWN
JTV 매직FM — UNKNOWN
Floyd Server (Rock Ballad...From 09/25/05) rock ballads MP3 64 kbps
WOWCCM christian-gospel, musica cristiana MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Okcheon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Advanced Science and Technology Center
Advanced Science and Technology Center
Buddhism Exhibition Hall
Buddhism Exhibition Hall
Chungnam National University Museum (N8)
Chungnam National University Museum (N8)
Currency Museum
Currency Museum
Daecheongmunhwa Exhibition Hall
Daejeon Expo Commemorate Center / World Expo Souvenirs Museum
Daejeon Expo Commemorate Center / World Expo Souvenirs Museum
Daejeon Expo Commemorate Center / World Expo Souvenirs Museum
Daejeon Expo Commemorate Center / World Expo Souvenirs Museum
Daejeon Unification Pavilion
Daejeon Unification Pavilion
Daejeon Unification Pavilion
Daejeon Unification Pavilion
Daejeon University Museum
Daejeon University Museum
Deokam Folk Museum
Dongsandogi Museum
Dongsandogi Museum
Geology Museum
Geology Museum
Geumsaninsamjonghap Exhibition Hall
Hanbat Education Museum
Hanbat Education Museum
Korea Birim Museum
Mubuljeongsa Buddhism Exhibition Hall
Mubuljeongsa Buddhism Exhibition Hall
Nangyegukak Museum
National Heritage Center
National Heritage Center
National Science Museum
Noeun Prehistoric Museum
Noeun Prehistoric Museum
Seonbi Museum
Seonbi Museum
Taeyeong Museum
Textbook Museum
Yeongdonggun Local Minsokjaryo Exhibition Hall
교과서박물관
대전곤충생태관
대전곤충생태관
대전광역시 테미오래
대전광역시 테미오래
대전근현대사전시관
대전근현대사전시관
대전근현대사전시관
대전근현대사전시관
대전역사박물관
대통령 기념관
대한민국임시정부기념관
소나무박물관
지질박물관
지질박물관
헤레디움
헤레디움

Libraries in Okcheon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Boeun Library0.0
Boeunsae Village Mungo Center Library0.0
Boeunyeoseong Hall Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Chogang Library0.0
Chubu Library0.0
Chungbukgwahak University Library0.0
CNU CALS Library0.0
CNU CALS Library0.0
CNU Central Library (N1)0.0
Cultural Building0.0
Cultural Building0.0
Daejeonansan Library0.0
Daejeongalma Library0.0
Daejeongalma Library0.0
Daejeonjeomja Library0.0
Daejeonjeomja Library0.0
Dongpyeonggusim Library0.0
Dunsan Library0.0
Gao Library0.0
Gao Library0.0
Gasuwon Library0.0
Gayang Library0.0
Gayang Library0.0
Geumsan Library0.0
Geumsangoeul Library0.0
Ggureogi Library0.0
Ggureogi Library0.0
Gijeok Library0.0
Guam library0.0
Gujeuk Public Library0.0
Gusegunyanggang Library0.0
Gwanpyeong Public Library0.0
Gyoamnisae Village Library0.0
Hanbat Library0.0
Hanuri Library0.0
Ibaekgusim Library0.0
Immanuel Library0.0
Jangya 2 Complex Sae Village Gusim Library0.0
Jungbu University Jungang Library0.0
KAIST Library0.0
KAIST Library0.0
Keunsaram Library0.0
Library in the wood0.0
Library of Medicine0.0
Main Building0.0
Neuggimpyo Manhwa Library0.0
Neuggimpyo Manhwa Library0.0
Noeun Library0.0
Noeun Library0.0
Okcheon Library0.0
Paichai University Central Library0.0
Sinseong-maeul Public Small Library0.0
Sintanjin Public Library0.0
Yeongdong Library0.0
Yongun Library0.0
Youth Gongbubang Library0.0
Yuseong Public Library0.0
가양도서관0.0
가양도서관0.0
갈마마을땅콩도서관0.0
갈마마을땅콩도서관0.0
꿈그린작은도서관0.0
꿈그린작은도서관0.0
꿈놀작은도서관0.0
노은도서관0.0
뜰안도서관0.0
만년뜰작은도서관0.0
산성어린이도서관0.0
서구어린이도서관0.0
석봉도서관0.0
송강마을작은도서관0.0
송촌평생학습도서관0.0
어린이미래도서관0.0
어린이미래도서관0.0
에트리 도서관0.0
에트리 도서관0.0
영동 레인보우도서관0.0
온새미로 도서관0.0
용산도서관0.0
월평도서관0.0
유성도서관 (전민동분관)0.0
일등독서실0.0
일등독서실0.0
진잠도서관0.0
토즈 독서실0.0
토즈 독서실0.0
하버드 독서실0.0
하버드 독서실0.0
학술정보관0.0
한국한의학연구원 도서관0.0
한밭도서관 별관0.0
화랑독서실0.0
화랑독서실0.0

Farmers Markets in Okcheon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dasomuiwon
Dasomuiwon
Geumsan Ginseng Centre
Hoenam-myeon Green Market
Sin Jungang Market
Songgang Market
건해산물경매장
구근류동
노은농수산물도매시장
법동전통시장
복합상가동
산성시장
산성시장
수산1경매장
수산1경매장
수산물 시장
양념동
양파경매동
자유도매시장
저온 경매장
중앙도매시장
중앙메가프라자
중앙종합시장
채소A동
채소B동
채소경매동
청과물동
축산물도매시장
친환경 경매장

Hotels in Okcheon

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Okcheon Hotel
호텔 금강

Restaurants in Okcheon

24 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

60계치킨 충북옥천점
Eomi Fish Restaurant
Food Factory
Gun Lee Restaurant
Hanchi Fish Restaurant
Vividity kalguksu
Yonggung Fish Restaurant
가장맛있는족발
권고집손만두
김밥천국
말자야?
맛담족발 옥천1호점
민석이네집
별미 올갱이 해장국
옛날전통육개장
옥이네식당
우리집
정품취향류
타코볼 옥천점
풍년생고기
풍미당
한잔회
행복한찜닭
혜성식당

Cafes in Okcheon

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

cafeokee
빛과소금
엘쏘울에스프레소
창대
카페엠파

Cinemas in Okcheon

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

옥천향수시네마

Castles in Okcheon

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

관산성
삼거리토성

Theme Parks in Okcheon

2 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Folk Village
Okcheon Nongshim Themed Park

Clinics in Okcheon

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gwak Internal Medicine Clinic
Jeongcheoljong Oriental Medicine Clinic
Mindeulle Eye Clinic
Onnuri Psychiatric Clinic

Veterinaries in Okcheon

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Areum Animal Hospital
Okcheon Animal Hospital

Train Stations in Okcheon

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Okcheon

Bus Stations in Okcheon

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Okcheon Bus Terminal

Gas Stations in Okcheon

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jungang Gas Station
Munjeong Gas Station
s-oil주유소
Samyang Gas Station

Banks in Okcheon

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hanseong Mutual Saving Bank
Industrial Bank of Korea
Okcheon Nonghyup

Gyms in Okcheon

4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Okcheon County Sports Center
Okcheon County Youth Training Center
옥천문화예술회관
옥천생활체육관

Stadiums & Teams in Okcheon

TeamLeagueDivision
Daejeon World Cup Stadium
Hannam University Stadium
대전월평사이클장

Airports Near Okcheon

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513)CJJLarge Airport
Camp Humphreys (A-511) Desiderio Army Airfield—Medium Airport
Jungwon Air Base/Chungju AirportJWOMedium Airport
G 532 Airport—Small Airport
G 536 Airport—Small Airport
Gyeryongdae Emergency Airfield—Small Airport
Jeonju (G 703) Air BaseCHNSmall Airport
Jeonju Airfield—Small Airport
Jochiwon (G-505) Airfield—Small Airport
Leisure Aviation Art Airstrip—Small Airport
Sangju Airfield—Small Airport
Seongmu Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Okcheon

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Okcheon Post Office
Okcheongueup Postal Agency

Treatment Centers in Okcheon

17 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Baksohyeonbyuti Club
Balgeunnuri Eye Clinic
Bangmisukpibugwallisil
Bibielpibubimanjeonmunsyap
Bieseubaetsalbang Songchonjeom
Cham Joheun Eoneochiryosil
Daeju Oriental Medicine Clinic
Gimsangeundaieoteu Club
Gimyunhuipibubimangwalli
Haepirainsalbbaegigyosil
Haeseong Hospital
Hanminhaepikeurinik
Jomyeongsuk Eoneo Clinic
Rose Pibubimangwallisil
Seoul Ear, Nose, & Throat Clinic
Yuseongisunhuipibubimangwallisil
도수센터

Churches & Religious Organizations in Okcheon

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Daeseongsa
Yongamsa
창대

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Seoul
Area
45.9 km² (17.7 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 Okcheon

What is the population of Okcheon?

Okcheon has a population of 56,634 residents and is located in South Korea. The population density is 204 people per square mile, spread across 277.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Okcheon?

Okcheon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.8 inches, with 3.7 inches of snow.

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