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Sijong, South Korea

Jeollanam-do · South Korea

Sijong is a small town in Jeollanam-do, South Korea with a population of 0. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

36 ft Elevation 11 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
65.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Seoul Timezone

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About Sijong

Sijong

Gongsan-myeon är en socken i stadskommunen Naju i provinsen Södra Jeolla i den sydvästra delen av Sydkorea, 300 km söder om huvudstaden Seoul.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain65.4 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates34.8689°, 126.6071°
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Country🇰🇷 South Korea
State / ProvinceJeollanam-do
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation65.4 inches (1,662 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.7 inches (12 cm)

About Sijong

Sijong is a small town in South Korea (Jeollanam-do) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.

Climate in Sijong

Sijong has an average annual temperature of 14.4°C (58°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.6°C), the coldest is Jan (2.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1174 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.2°C / 36°F -1.4° / 5.9° 29.4
Feb 3.6°C / 38°F -0.6° / 7.7° 37.5
Mar 7.3°C / 45°F 2.8° / 11.8° 64.4
Apr 12.7°C / 55°F 8° / 17.4° 70.9
May 17.8°C / 64°F 13.4° / 22.3° 93.8
Jun 22°C / 72°F 18.4° / 25.6° 156.3
Jul 25.4°C / 78°F 22.5° / 28.2° 230.9
Aug 26.6°C / 80°F 23.4° / 29.9° 219.8
Sep 22.7°C / 73°F 18.9° / 26.5° 138.3
Oct 17.2°C / 63°F 12.6° / 21.7° 49.2
Nov 10.8°C / 51°F 6.6° / 14.9° 48.0
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F 0.8° / 8.3° 35.3
Sijong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 65.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above South Korea avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area371.3 sq mi (961.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates34.8689°N, 126.6071°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.4"
72% above South Korea avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.70"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 11, 2024 3 km NW of Puan, South Korea M4.4 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 156 km
2020 Bavi Category 3 202 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 244 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 172 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 157 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 230 km
2018 Soulik Category 1 222 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 266 km
2016 Chaba Category 2 146 km
2013 Danas Category 1 217 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 147 km
2012 Bolaven Category 1 245 km
2010 Kompasu Category 3 166 km
2007 Nari Category 2 83 km
2004 Megi Category 1 225 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 150 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 242 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 104 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 168 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 233 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1649 YELLOW SEA Earthquake 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Halla (168 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Halla Shield 1,919 m (6,296 ft) 1007 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in
March 44°F (6°C) 2.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 7.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 9.7 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 8.7 in Warmest
September 71°F (21°C) 5.6 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
December 38°F (3°C) 1.2 in Driest

Sijong has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.7") and December the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Sijong

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Donggang Middle School
Donggang Elementary School
Sijong Middle School
시종초등학교
나주동강중학교
나주동강초등학교
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Radio Stations near Sijong

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Sijong

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gibbeumssingkeugongjang Exhibition Hall
Gibbeumssingkeugongjang Exhibition Hall
Hodamhanggonguju Exhibition Hall
Honamsuseok Exhibition Hall
Jeolla Millitary Fortress Hamel Memorial Museum
Jeollanamdonongeop Museum
Jeollanamdonongeop Museum
Korea Saneopdoja Exhibition Hall
Korea Saneopdoja Exhibition Hall
Mokpo culture hall
Mokpo culture hall
Mokpo Marine Science Museum
Mokpo Marine Science Museum
Mokpo Modern History Museum
Mokpo Modern History Museum
Mokpo Natural History Museum
Mokpo Natural History Museum
Naju National Museum
Naju Student Dongnipundong Memorial Hall
Namnong Memorial Hall
Namnong Memorial Hall
National Haeyang Museum
National Haeyang Museum
Nongjajae Exhibition Hall
고분전시관
국립호남권생물자원관
국립호남권생물자원관
나주배박물관
목포 문예역사관
목포 문예역사관
목포생활도자박물관
목포생활도자박물관
문예역사관
문예역사관
미소당
분청사기명장전시관
신재생에너지 홍보전시관
신재생에너지 홍보전시관
영암도자기 박물관
한국트로트가요센터

Libraries in Sijong

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Baekhyangmok Library0.0
Baekhyangmok Library0.0
Bitgaram Municipal Library0.0
Bonghwangjakeun Library0.0
Deokchi Library0.0
Deokchi Library0.0
Dongsin University Jungang Library0.0
Gangjingun Library0.0
Ggachinae Library0.0
Hampyeong Public Library0.0
Hanuri Dokseoyeongamdaebul Cultural Center Library0.0
Hanuri Dokseoyeongamdaebul Cultural Center Library0.0
Hanuri Yeongamdokseo Cultural Center Library0.0
Hanuri Yeongamdokseo Cultural Center Library0.0
Heuksanjasanmunhwa Library0.0
Heuksanjasanmunhwa Library0.0
Jeollanamdosigakjangaein Library0.0
Jeollanamdosigakjangaein Library0.0
Jeonnamjeomja Library0.0
Jeonnamjeomja Library0.0
Mokpo City Library0.0
Mokpo City Library0.0
Mokpo Public Library0.0
Mokpogwahak University Library0.0
Mokpogwahak University Library0.0
Muan Public Library0.0
Naju City Library0.0
Naju Public Library0.0
Najubuyeongjakeun Library0.0
Nampyeong Public Library0.0
Noeul Small Library0.0
Noeul Small Library0.0
Samho Library0.0
Yeongam Public Library0.0
목포시립도서관0.0
목포시립도서관0.0
목포어린이도서관0.0
영암도서관0.0
전남 점자도서관0.0
전남 점자도서관0.0
전라남도립도서관0.0
중앙도서관0.0
함평군립도서관0.0

Farmers Markets in Sijong

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hangdong market
Hangdong market
Jayu Market
청호시장

Restaurants in Sijong

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

고향한식뷔페식당
낚시터가든
남도식당
민물고기전문점
신금식당
최대감
태백식육식당
평화식당

Clinics in Sijong

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Daejeonbogeonjinnyoso

Gas Stations in Sijong

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hyeongje Gas Station
Sijong Gas Station
월출산농협 시종지점주유소

Banks in Sijong

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Donggang Nonghyup
Donggang Nonghyup
Sijong Nonghyup

Stadiums & Teams in Sijong

TeamLeagueDivision
Main Grandstand
Stand A
Stand B
Stand C
Stand D 1-6
Stand D 12-16
Stand D 7-11
Stand E-a 1-4
Stand E-a 5-8
Stand E-b
Stand E-c 1-5
Stand E-c 6-11
Stand F
Stand G
Stand H-a
Stand H-b
Stand I-a
Stand I-b
Stand J-a
Stand J-b 1-6
Stand J-b 7-11
Stand K
Stand L
Stand M
Stand N

Airports Near Sijong

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Muan International AirportMWXLarge Airport
Gwangju AirportKWJMedium Airport
Chodang University Sani Airport (Yeongnong Airport)Small Airport
G 710 AirportSmall Airport
G 712 AirportSmall Airport
Goheung AirportSmall Airport
Hwangryong AirportSmall Airport
Mokpo Air BaseSmall Airport
Yeongam AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sijong

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Sijong Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sijong

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Jogyejong 21 Gyoguyaksansa
동강중앙교회
시종교회

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Seoul
Area
32.3 km² (12.5 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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What is the weather like in Sijong?

Sijong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 65.4 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.

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