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T’aebaek, South Korea
Gangwon-do · South Korea
T’aebaek is a mid-size city in Gangwon-do, South Korea with a population of 48,962. Elevation: 2,267 ft (691 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
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About T’aebaek
Taebaek is a city in the state of Gangwon, South Korea. Its name is shared with that of the Taebaek Mountains. Situated at an elevation of 650 to 700 m, Taebaek is the second highest city in South Korea, after Pyeongchang.
People
Climate
| Population | 48,962 |
| Population Density | 418 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,267 ft (691 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.1759°, 128.9889° |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
| Country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| State / Province | Gangwon-do |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.6 inches (1,362 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.8 inches (20 cm) |
About T’aebaek
T’aebaek is a mid-size city in South Korea (Gangwon-do) with a population of 48,962. The city sits at an elevation of 2,267 feet (691 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.
Climate in T’aebaek
T’aebaek has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-4.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1217 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below South Korea avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,267 ft (691 m) |
| Area | 117.2 sq mi (303.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 418/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1759°N, 128.9889°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ulreung (170 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ulreung | Stratovolcano | 984 m (3,228 ft) | -2990 | 170 km |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 10.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 10.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
T’aebaek has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.7") and December the driest (1.5").
Colleges & Universities in T’aebaek
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 365 Safe Town Gangwon Fire Service Academy | University | — | — |
| Gangwon Fire Service Academy | University | — | — |
| Gangwon National University Dogye Campus | University | — | — |
| Kangwon National University | University | — | — |
| Korea Open University | University | — | — |
| 가온생활관 | University | — | — |
| 강원대학교 황조관 | University | — | — |
Schools in T’aebaek
37 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jangseong Girls' middle school | — | — | — | — |
| Hwangji Information Industry High School | — | — | — | — |
| Hwangji Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sangjang Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Sangjang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Taeseo Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hwangji Jung-ang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Taebaek Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Taebaek Technical High School | — | — | — | — |
| Samseong Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hwangji Girls' Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| 갈래초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 화전초등학교(폐교) | — | — | — | — |
| Jangseong Girls' High School | — | — | — | — |
| Hwangji Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Hwangji High School | — | — | — | — |
| 함태초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 구 함태초등학교 터 | — | — | — | — |
| 구 함태초등학교 구혈리분교 터 | — | — | — | — |
| Hamtae Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Dogyejeonsanjeongbo High School | — | — | — | — |
| Cheoram Middle & high School | — | — | — | — |
| Hamtae Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Dogye Elementary School Jeomni Branch School | — | — | — | — |
| Midong Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Taebaekdongjeom Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tongni Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hwajeon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Dogye High School | — | — | — | — |
| 철암초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 용소분교(폐교) 백전초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Dogye Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| 도계전산정보고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Jangwon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Heungjeon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Jangseong Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Taebaek Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near T’aebaek
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in T’aebaek
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gangwonjonghap Museum | ||||
| Sam Tan Art Mine | ||||
| Samcheok Minmulgogi Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Taebaekseoktan Museum |
Libraries in T’aebaek
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dogye Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Taebaek City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Taebaek Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Taebaekinpyo Childrens Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 강원대학교 도서관 | 0.0 |
Hotels in T’aebaek
23 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in T’aebaek
31 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in T’aebaek
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in T’aebaek
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in T’aebaek
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in T’aebaek
2 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in T’aebaek
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in T’aebaek
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in T’aebaek
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in T’aebaek
28 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in T’aebaek
8 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in T’aebaek
17 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in T’aebaek
12 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in T’aebaek
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in T’aebaek
4 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in T’aebaek
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near T’aebaek
6 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 | — | — | — |
| Pheonix Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yongpyong Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Alpensia Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near T’aebaek
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gangneung Airport (K-18) | KAG | Medium Airport |
| Yecheon Airbase | YEC | Medium Airport |
| G 417 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-418 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jukbyeon Emergency Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Uljin Airport | UJN | Small Airport |
| Yeongju Emergency Runway Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in T’aebaek
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Cheoram Dong Post Office | |
| Dogye Post Office | |
| Gohan Post Office | |
| Hwangji Post Office | |
| Jangseong Post Office | |
| Sodo Post Office | |
| Taebaek Post Office | |
| 태백구문소동우체국 | |
| 태백통리우체국 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in T’aebaek
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Baekdansa | |
| Jangseong Jung-ang Church | |
| 대명사 | |
| 만덕사 | |
| 명도암 | |
| 서광사 | |
| 성상 교회 | |
| 성서교회 | |
| 신흥암 | |
| 심원사 | |
| 영광교회 | |
| 장성교회 | |
| 적조암 | |
| 정암사 | |
| 황지제일교회 |
Explore Near T’aebaek
Quick Facts
Things to See Near T’aebaek
1 places within 15 km
- • Mi-In Fall
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Public Holidays in South Korea
17 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About T’aebaek
What is the population of T’aebaek?
T’aebaek has a population of 48,962 residents and is located in South Korea. The population density is 418 people per square mile, spread across 117.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in T’aebaek?
T’aebaek has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.6 inches, with 7.8 inches of snow.