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Songgwang, South Korea

Jeollanam-do · South Korea

Songgwang is a small town in Jeollanam-do, South Korea with a population of 0. Elevation: 459 ft (140 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

459 ft Elevation 140 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
77.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Seoul Timezone

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About Songgwang

Songgwang

Mundeok-myeon är en socken i Sydkorea. Den ligger i kommunen Boseong-gun i provinsen Södra Jeolla i den södra delen av landet, 290 km söder om huvudstaden Seoul.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain77.5 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Coordinates34.9750°, 127.2638°
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Country🇰🇷 South Korea
State / ProvinceJeollanam-do
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation77.5 inches (1,968 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.5 inches (6 cm)

About Songgwang

Songgwang is a small town in South Korea (Jeollanam-do) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet (140 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 77.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.

Songgwang experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 77.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above South Korea avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Area488.2 sq mi (1,264.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates34.9750°N, 127.2638°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.5"
104% above South Korea avg
Snowfall 2.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.90"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.00"

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 M4.4 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 115 km
2020 Bavi Category 3 261 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 185 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 128 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 218 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 250 km
2018 Soulik Category 1 264 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 221 km
2016 Chaba Category 2 100 km
2013 Danas Category 1 182 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 86 km
2012 Bolaven Category 1 291 km
2010 Kompasu Category 3 220 km
2007 Nari Category 2 54 km
2004 Megi Category 1 214 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 95 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 197 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 87 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 133 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 290 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 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Halla (192 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Halla Shield 1,919 m (6,296 ft) 1007 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 8.2 in
July 76°F (25°C) 10.9 in Wettest
August 78°F (25°C) 10.1 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 5.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
December 37°F (3°C) 1.0 in Driest

Songgwang has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.9") and December the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Songgwang

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
송광초등학교
승평중학교
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Radio Stations near Songgwang

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Songgwang

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
70주년기념관
70주년기념관
Bangwongongnyong Museum
Daewonsa Tibet Museum
Nagan Museum
National Suncheon University Museum
Song-Gwang-Sa Temple Buddhist Cultural Museum
동강문화역사관
동강민속박물관
뿌리깊은 나무 박물관
선비문화체험관
순천기독교역사박물관
순천기독교역사박물관
순천대학교 박물관
순천만국가정원역사관
유럽도자기박물관Cafe&Restaurant
컨벤션관
태백산맥문학관
홍암나철기념관

Libraries in Songgwang

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Beolgyo Public Library0.0
Bungmyeonimgok Library0.0
Byeoksong Library0.0
Goheung gullip bukbu Library0.0
Gurye Public Library0.0
Iyangmyeonssangbong Library0.0
Jakeunnamu Library0.0
Jakeunnamu Library0.0
Maecheon Library0.0
Muncheongmyeonsae Village Library0.0
Seokcheong Library0.0
Sinchongusim Library0.0
Singigusim Library0.0
Wolli Library0.0
순천시립그림책도서관0.0
순천시립그림책도서관0.0
순천시립삼산도서관0.0
순천시립삼산도서관0.0
월등송천작은도서관0.0
전라남도교육청보성도서관0.0

Farmers Markets in Songgwang

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Goemok Gumanu Traditional Marketplace
고흥축협 가축시장
복내5일장
석곡전통시장
순천수산시장
순천수산시장
승주시장
웃장

Restaurants in Songgwang

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

길상
산채진문
송광사식당
순천식당
조계산 보리밥집
조계산보리밥아랫집
조계산보리밥원조집

Monuments in Songgwang

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

송광사보조국사감로탑

Clinics in Songgwang

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hugokbogeonjinnyoso

Bus Stations in Songgwang

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

곡천공용터미널 (Gokcheon Terminal)

Banks in Songgwang

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Suncheon Nonghyup

Gyms in Songgwang

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

송광종합체육관

Breweries in Songgwang

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brew Works

Stadiums & Teams in Songgwang

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Songgwang

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gwangju AirportKWJMedium Airport
Yeosu AirportRSUMedium Airport
G 710 AirportSmall Airport
Goheung AirportSmall Airport
Hwangryong AirportSmall Airport
SL Air AirstripSmall Airport
Yeongam AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Songgwang

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
송광우체국

Treatment Centers in Songgwang

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Changnyeongbogeonjinnyoso
Maryunbogeonjinnyoso
Pangyobogeonjinnyoso
Ssangjibogeonjinnyoso

Churches & Religious Organizations in Songgwang

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cheonja-am Buddist Temple
Gwang-won-am shrine
Song-Kwang-Sa Temple Main Hall
감로암
부도암

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Seoul
Area
39.4 km² (15.2 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 Songgwang

What is the weather like in Songgwang?

Songgwang has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 77.5 inches, with 2.5 inches of snow.

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