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Sinan, South Korea

Jeollanam-do · South Korea

Sinan is a mid-size city in Jeollanam-do, South Korea with a population of 53,150. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

53,150 Population 852/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
45.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Seoul Timezone

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People

Population53,150
Density852/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain45.4 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population53,150
Population Density852 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates34.8262°, 126.1086°
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Country🇰🇷 South Korea
State / ProvinceJeollanam-do
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation45.4 inches (1,154 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sinan

Sinan is a mid-size city in South Korea (Jeollanam-do) with a population of 53,150. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.

Climate in Sinan

Sinan 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
Sinan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above South Korea avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area62.4 sq mi (161.6 km²)
Population Density852/sq mi
Coordinates34.8262°N, 126.1086°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"
20% above South Korea avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.54"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.22"

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 M4.4 117 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 2 195 km
2020 Bavi Category 3 157 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 286 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 213 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 111 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 230 km
2018 Soulik Category 1 200 km
2016 Chaba Category 2 178 km
2013 Danas Category 1 253 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 193 km
2012 Bolaven Category 1 220 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 275 km
2010 Kompasu Category 3 127 km
2007 Nari Category 2 124 km
2004 Megi Category 1 247 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 178 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 281 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 137 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 205 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 190 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 76 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 36°F (2°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 1.8 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 6.6 in
July 76°F (25°C) 8.5 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
November 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 1.2 in Driest

Sinan has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.5") and December the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Sinan

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Jaeun Middle School
암태초등학교
암태초등학교 추포분교
자은중학교
Amtae Middle School
암태초등학교
암태초등학교 추포분교
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Radio Stations near Sinan

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Sinan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Jeungdogaetbeolsaengtae Exhibition Hall
Native Plant Museum Building 1
Native Plant Museum Building 2
World Shell Museum
Yellow Sea Exchange Museum
신안군기록관
신안군기록관
신안해저유물발굴기념관

Libraries in Sinan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Sachisae Village Library0.0
Unnam Eden Library0.0
Yongsosae Village Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sinan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
송도수산시장
신안군송도수산물판매장
신안군수협송도위판장
신안젓갈타운

Restaurants in Sinan

22 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

1004맛드림
나주곰탕 쉼터카페
둥지치킨
맛나제
바다식당
백길천사횟집
새중앙 식당
샨샤
소작촌식당
솔식당
숙자네식당
시골밥상
신도화정
신안맛집
아리반점
영식당
옛날손짜장
이학회백반
천사대교횟집
천사바다횟집
하나로식당
힘찬낙지왕갈비탕

Monuments in Sinan

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

소작인항쟁기념탑
충혼탑

Gas Stations in Sinan

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Seil Gas Station
농협주유소 신안농협자은지점

Banks in Sinan

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

신안농협 본점
신안농협 본점
신안농협 자은지점

Gyms in Sinan

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shinan County Sports Center

Airports Near Sinan

7 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Sinan

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Amtae Post Office
목포우체국 도고출장소

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Sinan

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Getbol, Korean Tidal FlatsNatural2021

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sinan

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
광주순복음교회
새중앙교회
암태성당

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Seoul

Things to See Near Sinan

1 places within 15 km

🌄 Viewpoints (1)
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🇰🇷 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Sinan

Getbol, Korean Tidal Flats
Natural · inscribed 2021
Situated in the eastern Yellow Sea on the southwestern and southern coast of the Republic of Korea, the site comprises four component parts: Seocheon Getbol, Gochang Getbol, Shinan Getbol and Boseong-Suncheon Getbol. The site exhibits a complex combination of ...

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 Sinan

What is the population of Sinan?

Sinan has a population of 53,150 residents and is located in South Korea. The population density is 852 people per square mile, spread across 62.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sinan?

Sinan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.4 inches.

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