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Tongyeong, South Korea
Gyeongsangnam-do · South Korea
Tongyeong is a mid-size city in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea with a population of 70,641. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
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About Tongyeong
Tongyeong is a coastal city in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It has an area of 238.81 km2 (92.21 sq mi) and in 2010, a population of 139,869 people. It is divided into 1 eup (town), 6 myeon (township) and 11 dong (neighborhood). Chungmu city and Tongyeong county were reunited in 1995, creating Tongyeong as it is known today. It consists of Goseong Peninsula, Hansando, Mireuk Island, Yokji Island and other islets. It was formerly known as Chungmu, after the posthumous name of Admiral Yi Sun-sin. The name Tongyeong means "command post" and is itself associated with Admiral Yi, as it refers to his principal base that was located on nearby Hansan Island.
People
Climate
| Population | 70,641 |
| Population Density | 774 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.8496°, 128.4278° |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
| Country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| State / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 59.8 inches (1,519 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.3 inches (3 cm) |
About Tongyeong
Tongyeong is a mid-size city in South Korea (Gyeongsangnam-do) with a population of 70,641. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.
Climate in Tongyeong
Tongyeong has an average annual temperature of 14.3°C (58°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.7°C), the coldest is Jan (2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1522 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above South Korea avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 91.3 sq mi (236.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 774/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8496°N, 128.4278°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1643 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 8.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 10.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
Tongyeong has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.3") and December the driest (0.9").
Schools in Tongyeong
38 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yongnam Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tongyeongchungmu High School | — | — | — | — |
| Yuyeong Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Chungryol Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 충무초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 인평초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 두룡초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Chungmu Girls Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| 충무중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 진남초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Tongyeong Girl's Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| 도산중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 충령여자중고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 원평초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 남포초등학 | — | — | — | — |
| 한려초등학교 영운분교장 | — | — | — | — |
| Tongyeonghansan Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Sanyang Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Sanyang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hanryo Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tongyeongsanyang Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Chungnyeol Girls Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Jinnam Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tongyeongdosan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Wonpyeong Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Dundeok Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Sungdeok Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Noble House Youth Soccer Camp | — | — | — | — |
| Oryang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Chungnyeol Womens High School | — | — | — | — |
| Tongyeong Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 광도초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 동원중고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 죽림초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 제석초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Tongyeong Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| 통영고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Tongyeong Girl's High School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Tongyeong
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Tongyeong
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheongma Birthplace | ||||
| Cheongma Memorial Hall | ||||
| Chilcheon Strait Naval Battle Park | ||||
| Danghangpo Jayeonsa Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Goseongtal Museum | ||||
| Haegeumgang Theme Museum | ||||
| Jeon Hyeok Lim Art Gallery | ||||
| Tongyeong Buddhism Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Tongyeongsi Local History Museum | ||||
| Tongyeongsusan Science Museum | ||||
| 거제민속박물관 | ||||
| 고성박물관 |
Libraries in Tongyeong
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bongpyeongdongsae Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Docheondongsae Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Geoje Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Goseongdongbu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gwangdomyeonsae Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Misu 1 Dongsae Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Misu 2 Dongsae Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sanyang Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tongyeong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tongyeong Nongeochon Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 거제시립수양도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 거제시립수양도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 거제시종합사회복지관 작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 거제시종합사회복지관 작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 경남 산업고등학교 도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 고성고 도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 고성도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 글발 작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 대아푸른솔아파트 작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 대아푸른솔아파트 작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 덕산베스트작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 벽산-e솔렌스힐2차 작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 벽산-e솔렌스힐2차 작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 새마을 작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 새마을 작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 새마을문고 작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 시립장평도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 통영시립도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 파라미타 작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 푸른숲 작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 푸른숲 작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 힐나눔 작은도서관 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tongyeong
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geoje Market | |||||
| Gohyeon Unified Marketplace | |||||
| Tongteong Jungang Traditional Market | |||||
| 배둔시장 | |||||
| 중앙활어시장 | |||||
| 통영활어시 |
Hotels in Tongyeong
18 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tongyeong
73 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tongyeong
20 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Tongyeong
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Tongyeong
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Tongyeong
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Tongyeong
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Tongyeong
3 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tongyeong
15 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Tongyeong
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Tongyeong
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tongyeong
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tongyeong
15 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tongyeong
16 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Tongyeong
4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Tongyeong
12 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Tongyeong
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tongyeong
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Tongyeong
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Valley Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Tongyeong
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gimhae International Airport | PUS | Large Airport |
| Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base | HIN | Medium Airport |
| Jinhae Air Base | CHF | Small Airport |
| Jinhae Naval Academy Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Namji | — | Small Airport |
| Namji Emergency Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tongyeong
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bongpyeong Post Office | |
| Dosan Post Office | |
| Hansan Post Office | |
| Sanyang Post Office | |
| Tong-yeong Post office | |
| Yongnam Post Office | |
| 광도우체국 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tongyeong
29 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bethel Santuary | |
| Bogwangsa | |
| Cheoneumsa | |
| Cheonggok Church | |
| Daegeon Catholic Church | |
| Daegyo Church | |
| Eogu Church | |
| Full Gospel Geoje Jungang Church | |
| Haksan Central Church | |
| Hogok Church | |
| Joyful Church | |
| Noksan Church | |
| Oryang Church | |
| Singwangsa (Temple) | |
| Sulyeok Church | |
| Yonghwasa | |
| Young-jup Church | |
| 꿈과사랑의교회 | |
| 대각사 | |
| 미래사 |
Quick Facts
Around Tongyeong
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in South Korea
17 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Tongyeong?
Tongyeong has a population of 70,641 residents and is located in South Korea. The population density is 774 people per square mile, spread across 91.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tongyeong?
Tongyeong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 227 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.8 inches, with 1.3 inches of snow.