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Suncheon, South Korea
Jeollanam-do · South Korea
Suncheon is a large city in Jeollanam-do, South Korea with a population of 276,375. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
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About Suncheon
Suncheon is the largest city in South Jeolla Province, South Korea, with a population of 280,719 as of 2022. It is located in the southeast of the province and is a scenic agricultural and industrial city, known for tourist attractions, such as Suncheon Bay. The port city of Yeosu is around forty minutes south of Suncheon and Gwangyang twenty minutes to the east of the city.
People
Climate
| Population | 276,375 |
| Population Density | 789 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.9505°, 127.4878° |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
| Country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| State / Province | Jeollanam-do |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.7 inches (1,415 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.8 inches (7 cm) |
About Suncheon
Suncheon is a large city in South Korea (Jeollanam-do) with a population of 276,375. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.
Climate in Suncheon
Suncheon has an average annual temperature of 14.9°C (59°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.4°C), the coldest is Jan (3.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1460 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above South Korea avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 350.3 sq mi (907.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 789/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9505°N, 127.4878°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1649 | YELLOW SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Halla (198 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Halla | Shield | 1,919 m (6,296 ft) | 1007 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 8.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 11.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 10.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
Suncheon has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.2") and December the driest (1.0").
Colleges & Universities in Suncheon
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| A13 웅지관 | University | — | — |
| A17 체육관 | University | — | — |
| A18 체육관 증축동 | University | — | — |
| A3 천연물신약연구소 | University | — | — |
| C1 국립순천대학교 도서관 | University | — | — |
| E2 기초교육관 | University | — | — |
| Jeonnam University Yeosu Campus | University | — | — |
| Korea Open University | University | — | — |
| Suncheon Jeil College | College | — | — |
| Suncheon National University | University | — | — |
| Suncheon University | University | — | — |
| 광양보건대학교 | University | — | — |
| 멀티강의실 | College | — | — |
| 미래관 | College | — | — |
| 봉화관 | College | — | — |
| 순천제일대학교 생활관 | University | — | — |
| 정원관 | College | — | — |
| 제2생활관 | College | — | — |
| 창조관 | College | — | — |
| 청암대학교 | College | — | — |
| 평생학습관 | College | — | — |
| 한국폴리텍대학 순천캠퍼스 | College | — | — |
Schools in Suncheon
118+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palma High School | — | — | — | — |
| Suncheonmaesan High School | — | — | — | — |
| Suncheonmaesan Womens High School | — | — | — | — |
| Suncheonmaesan Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Suncheonyeonhyang Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Suncheon Hyanglim Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| 풍덕초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 순천중앙초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 순천여자고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 순천남초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 운동장 | — | — | — | — |
| 순천강남여자고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 운동장 | — | — | — | — |
| Wanggi elementary school | — | — | — | — |
| 운동장 | — | — | — | — |
| Suncheoncheongam High School | — | — | — | — |
| 순천공업고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Suncheon dongsan Girls Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| 부영초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Suncheon Wangjo Ele. School | — | — | — | — |
| 봉화초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 이수초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 순천여자중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Sinheung Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| 순천선혜학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Suncheon Bibong Ele. School | — | — | — | — |
| Suncheonjeil High School | — | — | — | — |
| 순천성동초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Suncheon jorye Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 순천북초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 삼산초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 삼산중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 순천전자고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Suncheon High School | — | — | — | — |
| Suncheongeumdang High School | — | — | — | — |
| Suncheon yeonhyang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Isu Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| shin heung elememtary school | — | — | — | — |
| Palma Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 동명초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 순천풍덕중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 남산중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 남산초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Dongsan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Yongdang Ele. School | — | — | — | — |
| Palma High School | — | — | — | — |
| Suncheonmaesan High School | — | — | — | — |
| Suncheonmaesan Womens High School | — | — | — | — |
| Suncheonmaesan Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Suncheonyeonhyang Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Sangsa Elementary School Ssangji Branch School | — | — | — | — |
| Dukrye Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Haeryong Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Suncheon Dosa Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Suncheon Hyanglim Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| 풍덕초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 세풍초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 광양중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 광양하이텍고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Gwangyang High School | — | — | — | — |
| 칠성초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 광양여자중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 광양여자고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Gwangyang West Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gwangyang East Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 매안초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 순천중앙초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 순천여자고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 순천남초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 운동장 | — | — | — | — |
| 순천강남여자고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 운동장 | — | — | — | — |
| Wanggi elementary school | — | — | — | — |
| 운동장 | — | — | — | — |
| Seungpyeong Mid. School | — | — | — | — |
| 순천금당중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 인안초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Suncheoncheongam High School | — | — | — | — |
| 순천공업고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Suncheon dongsan Girls Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| 부영초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Suncheon Wangjo Ele. School | — | — | — | — |
| 봉화초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 이수초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 팔마중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 복성고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 순천여자중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Sinheung Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| 순천선혜학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Suncheon Bibong Ele. School | — | — | — | — |
| Suncheonjeil High School | — | — | — | — |
| 순천성동초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Suncheon jorye Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 율산초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 순천북초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 삼산초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 삼산중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 순천전자고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Suncheon High School | — | — | — | — |
| 별량중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 별량초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Suncheongeumdang High School | — | — | — | — |
| Suncheon yeonhyang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Isu Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| 순천효천고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Suncheon wangui Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| shin heung elememtary school | — | — | — | — |
| Palma Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 동명초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 순천풍덕중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 남산중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 남산초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 상사초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Jwaya Ele. School | — | — | — | — |
| Dongsan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Yongdang Ele. School | — | — | — | — |
| 삼산중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 신대초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Suncheon
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Suncheon
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70주년기념관 | ||||
| 70주년기념관 | ||||
| Aeyangwon History Museum | ||||
| Aeyangwon History Museum | ||||
| Bangwongongnyong Museum | ||||
| Kim Seung-ok Literary Museum | ||||
| maeam Tea Museum | ||||
| Nagan Museum | ||||
| National Suncheon University Museum | ||||
| Seomjin River Fish Museum | ||||
| Song-Gwang-Sa Temple Buddhist Cultural Museum | ||||
| Sonyangwonmoksa Sungyo Memorial Hall | ||||
| Sonyangwonmoksa Sungyo Memorial Hall | ||||
| Swieoganeun Museum | ||||
| 광양역사문화관 | ||||
| 광양장도박물관 | ||||
| 동강문화역사관 | ||||
| 동강민속박물관 | ||||
| 뿌리깊은 나무 박물관 | ||||
| 선비문화체험관 | ||||
| 순천기독교역사박물관 | ||||
| 순천기독교역사박물관 | ||||
| 순천대학교 박물관 | ||||
| 순천만국가정원역사관 | ||||
| 유럽도자기박물관Cafe&Restaurant | ||||
| 유성준 이선유 판소리 기념관 | ||||
| 지리산생태과학관 | ||||
| 컨벤션관 | ||||
| 태백산맥문학관 | ||||
| 테디베어뮤지엄 | ||||
| 테디베어뮤지엄 | ||||
| 한옥체험관 | ||||
| 홍암나철기념관 |
Libraries in Suncheon
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019물벼락만화카페 | 0.0 | |||||
| 2019물벼락만화카페 | 0.0 | |||||
| Beolgyo Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Daeju 1 Cha Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Daeju 1 Cha Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ganjeonmyeonsae Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Goheung gullip bukbu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gwangyang Gidu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gwangyang Municipal Jungma Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hannyeo University Jungang Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hannyeo University Jungang Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jakeunnamu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jakeunnamu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Muncheongmyeonsae Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nongbune Teosbat Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Seokcheong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sindae Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sindae Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Singigusim Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sinseong Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sinseong Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Siripyulchon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yedalm Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yeosu Hwangyeong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yeosu Municipal Yueonam Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 광림작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 광양시립중앙도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 광양시립중앙도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 광양시립중앙도서관 어린이별관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 광양시립중앙도서관 어린이별관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 광양영재교육원 | 0.0 | |||||
| 광양용강도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 광양희망도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 광양희망도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 비봉마을도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 순천기적의도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 순천시립그림책도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 순천시립그림책도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 순천시립도서관연향분관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 순천시립삼산도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 순천시립삼산도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 순천시립신대도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 순천시립조례호수도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 스마트도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 스마트도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 악양작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 여서주공작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 여서주공작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 여수시립소라도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 여수시립쌍봉도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 여수시립이순신도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 용강도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 월등송천작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 중앙도서관 F03동 | 0.0 | |||||
| 학마을 작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 학마을 작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 현천 작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 현천작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 현천작은도서관 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Suncheon
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goemok Gumanu Traditional Marketplace | |||||
| Gwangyeong Market | |||||
| Yeosu Fish Market | |||||
| 건어물장터 | |||||
| 고흥축협 가축시장 | |||||
| 광양5일시장 | |||||
| 국동수산시장 | |||||
| 도깨비시장 | |||||
| 서시장 | |||||
| 서시장 | |||||
| 석곡전통시장 | |||||
| 순천수산시장 | |||||
| 순천수산시장 | |||||
| 승주시장 | |||||
| 신기제일시장 | |||||
| 신기종합시장 | |||||
| 여수교동시장 | |||||
| 여수수산시장 | |||||
| 여천제일시장 | |||||
| 웃장 | |||||
| 이화시장 | |||||
| 중마시장 | |||||
| 중앙쇼핑센터 | |||||
| 진남시장 | |||||
| 화개장터 |
Hotels in Suncheon
13 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Suncheon
300 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Suncheon
85 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Suncheon
3 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Suncheon
3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Suncheon
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Suncheon
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Suncheon
3 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Suncheon
25 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Suncheon
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Suncheon
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Suncheon
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Suncheon
19 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Suncheon
31 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Suncheon
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Suncheon
7 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Suncheon
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Suncheon
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Works |
Stadiums & Teams in Suncheon
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Jinnam Sports Complex | ||
| 망마경기장 | ||
| 씨름경기장 | ||
| 여수시구봉분회 게이트볼경기장 | ||
| 여수유도경기장 | ||
| 인라인롤러경기장 |
Airports Near Suncheon
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gwangju Airport | KWJ | Medium Airport |
| Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base | HIN | Medium Airport |
| Yeosu Airport | RSU | Medium Airport |
| G 710 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Goheung Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hwangryong Airport | — | Small Airport |
| SL Air Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Suncheon
23 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Byeollyang Post Office | |
| Haengdong Post Office | |
| Haengdong Post Office | |
| Mokseong Post Office | |
| Namjeong Post Office | |
| Namjeong Post Office | |
| Wangjo Post Office | |
| Wangjo Post Office | |
| 대신화물 | |
| 대신화물 | |
| 삼산동우체국 | |
| 삼산동우체국 | |
| 상사우체국 | |
| 서면 우체국 | |
| 순천 왕조동우체국 | |
| 순천우체국 | |
| 순천우체국 | |
| 순천조례동우체국 | |
| 순천조례동우체국 | |
| 연향우체국 | |
| 연향우체국 | |
| 조곡동우체국 | |
| 해룡우체국 |
Treatment Centers in Suncheon
8 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Baekse Clinic | ||
| Changnyeongbogeonjinnyoso | ||
| Gusangbogeonjinnyoso | ||
| Maryunbogeonjinnyoso | ||
| Pangyobogeonjinnyoso | ||
| Seonwolbogeonjinnyoso | ||
| Ssangjibogeonjinnyoso | ||
| 세풍보건진료소 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Suncheon
153 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bubojangno Church | |
| Jeojeondong Catholic Church | |
| Jeojeondong Catholic Church | |
| Joryedong Catholic Church | |
| Joryedong Catholic Church | |
| Pyeongan Church | |
| Pyeongan Church | |
| 강남중앙교회 | |
| 강남중앙교회 | |
| 강변교회 | |
| 광양교회 | |
| 광양교회 예배당 | |
| 광양읍교회 | |
| 광양제일교회 | |
| 교육원 | |
| 구선 교회당 | |
| 금당남부교회 | |
| 금당남부교회 | |
| 금당성당 | |
| 금당성당 |
Explore Near Suncheon
Quick Facts
Around Suncheon
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Suncheon
1 places within 15 km
- • Assistance Observatory
🇰🇷 About South Korea
Public Holidays in South Korea
17 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Suncheon
What is the population of Suncheon?
Suncheon has a population of 276,375 residents and is located in South Korea. The population density is 789 people per square mile, spread across 350.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Suncheon?
Suncheon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.7 inches, with 2.8 inches of snow.