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Sangju, South Korea
Gyeongsangbuk-do · South Korea
Sangju is a large city in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea with a population of 101,267. Elevation: 200 ft (61 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
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About Sangju
Sangju is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Although Sangju is rather rural, it is very old and was once a key city. Along with Gyeongju, it gives rise to half of the name of the Gyeongsang Provinces. Sangju is nicknamed Sam Baek, or "Three Whites", referring to three prominent agricultural products rice, silkworm cocoons, and dried persimmons from the area.
People
Climate
| Population | 101,267 |
| Population Density | 209 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.4153°, 128.1606° |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
| Country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| State / Province | Gyeongsangbuk-do |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.0 inches (1,219 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.2 inches (8 cm) |
About Sangju
Sangju is a large city in South Korea (Gyeongsangbuk-do) with a population of 101,267. The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet (61 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.
Climate in Sangju
Sangju has an average annual temperature of 12°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1105 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below South Korea avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 484.5 sq mi (1,254.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 209/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4153°N, 128.1606°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1700 | YELLOW SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 6.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 9.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.0 in |
Sangju has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.5") and January the driest (0.9").
Colleges & Universities in Sangju
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korea Open University | University | — | — |
| Mungyeong University | University | — | — |
Schools in Sangju
28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 상주남부초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 낙운중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Oenam Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Jungdong Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Oeseo Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 상주 여자중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 상산초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 우석여자고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 상주 중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 상주여자고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 상희 학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Sangjuseongdong Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 상주중앙초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Sabeol Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sangju High School | — | — | — | — |
| 운동장 | — | — | — | — |
| 상영초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 상산전자고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 상주초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 남산중/상주공업 고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 남산중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 낙동초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Cheongdong Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sangjudongbu Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Cheongni Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Sangjuyeoja Commercial High School | — | — | — | — |
| Sangju Technical High School | — | — | — | — |
| Sangju Womens High School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Sangju
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floyd Server (Rock Ballad...From 09/25/05) | rock ballads | MP3 64 kbps | |
| WOWCCM | christian-gospel, musica cristiana | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Sangju
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geumo Folk Museum | ||||
| Hyojajeongjaesu Memorial Hall | ||||
| Mungyeong Coal Mine Museum | ||||
| Mungyeongseoktan Museum | ||||
| Mungyeongseoktan Museum | ||||
| Murim Fork Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Nakdonggang National Institute of Biological Resources | ||||
| Sangju bicycle museum | ||||
| Sangju Museum | ||||
| Sangjujajeongeo Museum | ||||
| 갱도여행 거미열차 | ||||
| 낙동강 역사이야기관 | ||||
| 문경석탄박물관 (Mungyeongseoktan Museum) | ||||
| 생물누리관 | ||||
| 은성갱(Eunsung Mine) | ||||
| 탄광촌전시관 | ||||
| 탄광촌전시관 |
Libraries in Sangju
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ggumaendeuljakeun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gyeongsangbukdorip Sangju Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jeomchon Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jeomchon Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jeomchonsi Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mungyeongsiripjungang Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pungyangmyeonsae Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Seonsan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 개운못 도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 경상북도립 상주도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 모동작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 상주시립도서관 & 상주생활문화센터 | 0.0 | |||||
| 선산도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 화령 도서관 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sangju
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 매곡장 | |||||
| 옥산오일장 | |||||
| 용궁시장 |
Hotels in Sangju
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sangju
16 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sangju
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Sangju
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sangju
14 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Sangju
4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Sangju
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sangju
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Sangju
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sangju
10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sangju
12 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Sangju
6 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Sangju
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sangju
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sangju
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) | CJJ | Large Airport |
| Daegu International Airport | TAE | Large Airport |
| Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport | JWO | Medium Airport |
| Yecheon Airbase | YEC | Medium Airport |
| Jecheon (G-605) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sangju Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Seongmu Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yeongju Emergency Runway Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sangju
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Cheongni Post Office | |
| Oeseo Post Office | |
| Sangju Post Office | |
| 낙동우체국 | |
| 낙동우체국 | |
| 사벌우체국 | |
| 상주 우체국 | |
| 상촌우체국 | |
| 상촌우체국 |
Treatment Centers in Sangju
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Daebangbogeonjinnyoso | ||
| Guunbogeonjinnyoso |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sangju
28 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Gaeundong Catholic Church | |
| Gyerim Catholic Church | |
| Namseongdong Catholic Church | |
| Sarang Church | |
| Seomundong Catholic Church | |
| 갑장사 | |
| 관음선원 | |
| 교회 | |
| 낙암서원 | |
| 남장사 | |
| 능력교회 | |
| 도각사 | |
| 도남서원 | |
| 도림사 | |
| 마갑사 | |
| 백운선원 | |
| 상주 감리교회 | |
| 상주 교회 | |
| 상주 시민교회 | |
| 상주 제일교회 |
Quick Facts
Around Sangju
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
🇰🇷 About South Korea
Public Holidays in South Korea
17 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Sangju
What is the population of Sangju?
Sangju has a population of 101,267 residents and is located in South Korea. The population density is 209 people per square mile, spread across 484.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sangju?
Sangju has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.0 inches, with 3.2 inches of snow.