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Santyoku, South Korea
Gangwon-do · South Korea
Santyoku is a mid-size city in Gangwon-do, South Korea with a population of 42,145. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
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About Santyoku
Samcheok is a city in the state of Gangwon, South Korea. To the west are the Taebaek Mountains, which form a high flat plain of more than 1,000 meters, and to the east the coastal plain slopes sharply. Samcheok borders Donghae in the north, Uljin County in North Gyeongsang Province to the south, and Taebaek in the west. It covers an area of 1,185.86 square kilometers and has a coastline of 58.4 kilometers. Samcheok's city hall is located in Gyo-dong. Samcheok includes 2 districts, 6 villages, and 4 neighborhoods or dongs. The city's official tree is the zelkova while the official bird is the seagull and the official flower is the azalea. Samcheok has the lowest population density of any autonomous city in South Korea.
People
Climate
| Population | 42,145 |
| Population Density | 2,626 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.4406°, 129.1708° |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
| Country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| State / Province | Gangwon-do |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.4 inches (1,255 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.5 inches (11 cm) |
About Santyoku
Santyoku is a mid-size city in South Korea (Gangwon-do) with a population of 42,145. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.
Climate in Santyoku
Santyoku has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.5°C), the coldest is Jan (3.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1369 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below South Korea avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 16.1 sq mi (41.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,626/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4406°N, 129.1708°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ulreung (150 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ulreung | Stratovolcano | 984 m (3,228 ft) | -2990 | 150 km |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 9.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
Santyoku has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.7") and December the driest (1.7").
Schools in Santyoku
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samcheongnam Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 근덕초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 구 근덕초등학교 노곡분교터 | — | — | — | — |
| 구 근덕초등학교 교곡분교 터 | — | — | — | — |
| 한국에너지마이스터고등학교/근덕중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 맹방초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Bukpyeong elementary school | — | — | — | — |
| Samcheok Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Jeongna Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 근덕중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 맹방초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 삼척중앙초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Samil High School | — | — | — | — |
| Geundeok Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Jinju Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Samcheokseobu Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gangwonsamcheok Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Samil Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Samcheok Girls Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Miro Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Samcheok Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Samcheok High School | — | — | — | — |
| 한국에너지마이스터고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Samcheok Women's High School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Santyoku
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Santyoku
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cave Ekseupo Town | ||||
| Gangwonjonghap Museum | ||||
| Goraehwaseok Museum | ||||
| Hwangyeongjo Memorial Hall | ||||
| Jeongdongjin Time Museum | ||||
| Mystery of Caves Exhibition | ||||
| Samcheok City Museum | ||||
| Samcheok Minmulgogi Exhibition Hall |
Libraries in Santyoku
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bada Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Banseok Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dogye Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Donghae City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Donghaesaejungang Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Donghaesirip buksam Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dongseong Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ido mini library | 0.0 | |||||
| Neulpureum Dorseorsil | 0.0 | |||||
| Samheung Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Seonhan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 강원대학교 도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 두산위브작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 삼척교육문화관 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santyoku
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-mart Donghae | |||||
| 동해남부시장 | |||||
| 삼척항 회센터 | |||||
| 송정시장 |
Hotels in Santyoku
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Santyoku
26 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Santyoku
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Santyoku
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Santyoku
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Santyoku
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Santyoku
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Santyoku
5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Santyoku
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Santyoku
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Santyoku
6 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Santyoku
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Santyoku
10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Santyoku
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Santyoku
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Santyoku
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Santyoku
5 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 | — | — | — |
| Yongpyong Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Alpensia Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Santyoku
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Yangyang International Airport | YNY | Large Airport |
| Gangneung Airport (K-18) | KAG | Medium Airport |
| G 417 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jukbyeon Emergency Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Uljin Airport | UJN | Small Airport |
| Yeongju Emergency Runway Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Santyoku
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bukpyeong Post Office | |
| Geundeok Post Office | |
| Je 73 Gunsa Post Office | |
| Miro Post Office | |
| Samcheok Post Office | |
| 근덕우체국 | |
| 삼척교동우편취급국 | |
| 삼척정라동우체국 | |
| 삼척정라동우체국 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santyoku
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Jisangsa | |
| 구방사 | |
| 동암사 | |
| 원각사 | |
| 큰빛교회 | |
| 하법연사 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in South Korea
17 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Santyoku?
Santyoku has a population of 42,145 residents and is located in South Korea. The population density is 2,626 people per square mile, spread across 16.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santyoku?
Santyoku has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.4 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.