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Pyeongchang, South Korea

Gangwon-do · South Korea

Pyeongchang is a small city in Gangwon-do, South Korea with a population of 9,940. Elevation: 984 ft (300 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

9,940 Population 18/sq mi density
984 ft Elevation 300 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
51.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Seoul Timezone

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About Pyeongchang

Pyeongchang

Pyeongchang is a county in the state of Gangwon, South Korea, located in the Taebaek Mountains region. It is home to several Buddhist temples, including Woljeongsa. It is about 180 km (110 mi) east southeast of Seoul, the capital of South Korea, and connected by expressways and high-speed passenger railways. Pyeongchang's slogan, "Happy 700 Pyeongchang", is taken from its average elevation of approximately 700 metres (2,300 ft).

People

Population9,940
Density18/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain51.7 in/yr
Sunny Days242/yr
Elevation984 ft (300 m)
Population9,940
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation984 ft (300 m)
Coordinates37.3703°, 128.3931°
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Country🇰🇷 South Korea
State / ProvinceGangwon-do
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation51.7 inches (1,313 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.9 inches (10 cm)

About Pyeongchang

Pyeongchang is a small city in South Korea (Gangwon-do) with a population of 9,940. The city sits at an elevation of 984 feet (300 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.

Pyeongchang experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 984 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below South Korea avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation984 ft (300 m)
Area565.3 sq mi (1,464.2 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates37.3703°N, 128.3931°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.7"
36% above South Korea avg
Snowfall 3.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.9 on May 14, 2023.

Dec 13, 1996 20 km W of T’aebaek, South Korea M4.8 42 km
Jan 20, 2007 25 km NNE of Pyeongchang, South Korea M4.7 26 km
Apr 19, 2019 50 km NE of Tonghae, South Korea M4.4 113 km
Jan 23, 1996 40 km ENE of Santyoku, South Korea M4.3 109 km
Oct 6, 1995 45 km ESE of Santyoku, South Korea M4.3 112 km
May 14, 2023 45 km NE of Tonghae, South Korea M3.9 108 km
Jan 29, 2020 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea M3.5 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 216 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 86 km
2020 Haishen Category 1 75 km
2019 Lingling Category 1 287 km
2012 Sanba Category 1 253 km
2010 Kompasu Category 1 133 km
2003 Maemi Category 2 131 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 292 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 291 km
1995 Faye Category 2 69 km
1993 Robyn Category 1 272 km
1991 Caitlin Category 1 256 km
1987 Dinah Category 1 244 km
1985 Pat Category 1 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (142 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ch'uga-ryong Shield 452 m (1,483 ft) Unknown 142 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 26°F (-4°C) 1.5 in
March 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
June 65°F (19°C) 5.5 in
July 71°F (22°C) 11.7 in Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 10.7 in Warmest
September 62°F (17°C) 6.3 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.0 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.2 in

Pyeongchang has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 21°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.7") and January the driest (1.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Pyeongchang

Institution Type Founded Website
Seoul National University Pyeongchang Campus University Visit →
서울대학교 평창캨퍼스 University

Schools in Pyeongchang

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mitan Middle School
Gyechon Middle School
Yaksu Elementary School (Closed)
Macha Elementary School Gonggi Branch School
Pyeongchang Elementary School
Pyeongchang High School
Pyongchang Middle School
가평초등학교
Mitan Elementary School
Anmi Elementary School
미탄중학교
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Radio Stations near Pyeongchang

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Pyeongchang

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cheongjeonjeongak Museum
Danjong History Museum
Danjong History Museum
Donggang Museum of Photography
Hoyajiri Museum
Yeongwolchaek Museum
Yeongwolgonchung Museum

Libraries in Pyeongchang

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Pyeongchang Library0.0
Segyeong University Library0.0
Yeongwol Library0.0
Yeongwolgunjakeun Library0.0
꿈여울작은도서관0.0

Farmers Markets in Pyeongchang

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pyeongchang Olympic Market
장터

Hotels in Pyeongchang

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CheongSeongAeWon Hot bath
Hotel behind Pyeongchang Bus Terminal
PYEONGCHANG RIVERHILL LODGE & GLAMPING

Restaurants in Pyeongchang

17 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DD炸鸡
Hwanggeum bapsang
강남식당
고마루
광명식당
금파정
미락식당
미정이네식당
바다향
아라리보리밥
여기식당
영춘가든
은성닭갈비
지안이네정육점식당
진천뚝배기
평창식당
현이네식당

Cafes in Pyeongchang

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CAFFEIN RUSH
Paik's Coffee
카페마커모얘

Monuments in Pyeongchang

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

무릉리마애여래좌상

Clinics in Pyeongchang

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

고길보건진료소
미탄보건지소
방림보건지소

Dentists in Pyeongchang

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Urideul Dental Clinic

Train Stations in Pyeongchang

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dunnae
Jeongseon
Pyeongchang
나전

Bus Stations in Pyeongchang

8 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Daehwa Terminal
Jangpyeong Intercity Bus Terminal
JangPyung Bus Terminal
Jeongseon Bus Terminal
Jeongseon Bus Terminal
KR #983860060
PyeongChang Bus Terminal
정선공영버스터미널

Gas Stations in Pyeongchang

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Daeung Gas Station
Honam Gas Station
KR #24029810
KR #24029811
NH-OIL 평창농협주유소
Sacheon Gas Station
미탄주유소

Banks in Pyeongchang

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jucheon Nonghyup
Pyeongchang Nonghyup
Pyeongchang Nonghyup
Pyeongchang Nonghyup
미탄신협 본점

Golf Courses in Pyeongchang

3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

웰리힐리CC
정선 파크골프장
정선군 파크 골프장

Breweries in Pyeongchang

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
White Crow Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Pyeongchang

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Pyeongchang

10 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
O2 Resort 0.0 $0
HiOne Ski 0.0 $0
Jeongseon Alpine Centre 0.0 $0
Alpensia Resort 0.0 $0
펀파크 A2 0.0 $0
모글코스 0.0 $0
눈썰매장 0.0 $0
Pheonix Park 0.0 $0
Yongpyong Resort 0.0 $0
Alpensia Ski Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Pyeongchang

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Yangyang International AirportYNYLarge Airport
Gangneung Airport (K-18)KAGMedium Airport
Jungwon Air Base/Chungju AirportJWOMedium Airport
Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46)WJUMedium Airport
Yecheon AirbaseYECMedium Airport
G 417 AirportSmall Airport
G-307 AirportSmall Airport
G-311 AirportSmall Airport
G-313 AirportSmall Airport
G-405 AirportSmall Airport
G-414 AirportSmall Airport
G-418 AirportSmall Airport
G-419 AirportSmall Airport
G-420 AirportSmall Airport
Jecheon (G-605) AirportSmall Airport
Yanggu (G-404) AirportSmall Airport
Yeongju Emergency Runway AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Pyeongchang

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bangnim Post Office
Mitan Post Office
Pyeongchang Post Office
영월무릉도원우체국

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pyeongchang

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
극락사
미탄감리교회
백덕사
평창교회
평창장로교회
평창제일감리교회
평창중앙감리교회
평창침례교회
향적사

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Seoul
Elevation
750 m (2,461 ft)
Area
116.3 km² (44.9 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 Pyeongchang

What is the population of Pyeongchang?

Pyeongchang has a population of 9,940 residents and is located in South Korea. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 565.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pyeongchang?

Pyeongchang has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.7 inches, with 3.9 inches of snow.

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