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Waegwan, South Korea
Gyeongsangbuk-do · South Korea
Waegwan is a small city in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea with a population of 29,691. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
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About Waegwan
Waegwan (Korean: 왜관) is the seat of government for Chilgok County, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. It consists primarily of the administrative district of Waegwan-eup. It is situated on both sides of the Nakdong River, which is traversed by railroad, automobile and pedestrian bridges.
People
Climate
| Population | 29,691 |
| Population Density | 1,051 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.9925°, 128.3979° |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
| Country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| State / Province | Gyeongsangbuk-do |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.6 inches (7 cm) |
About Waegwan
Waegwan is a small city in South Korea (Gyeongsangbuk-do) with a population of 29,691. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.
Climate in Waegwan
Waegwan has an average annual temperature of 11.9°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1217 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above South Korea avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 28.3 sq mi (73.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,051/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9925°N, 128.3979°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 | — | — | 114 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 6.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 8.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
Waegwan has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.4") and December the driest (0.6").
Schools in Waegwan
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yangmok High School | — | — | — | — |
| Sindong Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 경북기계명장고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Yeungjin University Global Campus | — | — | — | — |
| Sunsimyeojajung High School | — | — | — | — |
| Seokjeok Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 왜관동부초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Sunsim Middle-High School | — | — | — | — |
| Daegu Habin Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Seokjeon Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| 약목초등학교 / 병설유치원 | — | — | — | — |
| YakMok High School | — | — | — | — |
| Seongjudowon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Naksan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Waegwanjungang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Wolhang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Jibang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sindong Middle School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Waegwan
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCN - Seongseo Community FM | — | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Waegwan
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dabudongjeonjeok Memorial Hall | ||||
| Daegu Art Factory | ||||
| Daegu Art Factory | ||||
| Daegu Buddhism Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Daegu Buddhism Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Daegu Modern History Museum | ||||
| Daegu Modern History Museum | ||||
| Deagu Education Museum | ||||
| Deagu Education Museum | ||||
| Dongjemisul Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Dongjemisul Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Dongseogaebaljutaek Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Dongseogaebaljutaek Exhibition Hall | ||||
| DTC섬유박물관 | ||||
| DTC섬유박물관 | ||||
| Eseudigeonseoljutaek Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Eseudigeonseoljutaek Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Geondeulbau Museum | ||||
| Geondeulbau Museum | ||||
| Gimcheonminsok Museum | ||||
| Gumi Fork Museum | ||||
| Gwandeokjeongsungyo Memorial Hall | ||||
| Gwandeokjeongsungyo Memorial Hall | ||||
| Gyemyeong University Museum | ||||
| Gyemyeong University Museum | ||||
| Gyeongbuk University Natural History Museum | ||||
| Haemin Museum | ||||
| Haemin Museum | ||||
| Hyangchon Cultural Center - Daegu Literature Museum | ||||
| Hyangchon Cultural Center - Daegu Literature Museum | ||||
| Jayeonyeomsaek Museum | ||||
| Korea Video Museum | ||||
| Korea Video Museum | ||||
| Kyungpook National University Museum | ||||
| Kyungpook National University Museum | ||||
| Museum of Education and History (House of Blair) | ||||
| Museum of Medicine (House of Chamness) | ||||
| Museum of Mission (House of Switzer) | ||||
| Nakdonggang Seungjeon Memorial Hall | ||||
| Nakdonggang Seungjeon Memorial Hall | ||||
| Park Chung-hee Presidential Museum | ||||
| Song Hae Memorial Hall | ||||
| Songgwangmae Memorial Hall | ||||
| Ubongmisul Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Ubongmisul Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Yangnyeongsi Oriental Medicine Museum | ||||
| Yangnyeongsi Oriental Medicine Museum | ||||
| Yongeun Buddhism Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Yongeun Buddhism Exhibition Hall | ||||
| 계산지구촌 박물관 | ||||
| 계산지구촌 박물관 | ||||
| 국립대구박물관 | ||||
| 국립대구박물관 | ||||
| 국립대구박물관 | ||||
| 김천 녹색미래과학관 | ||||
| 김천녹색 미래과학관 | ||||
| 문화관&향토역사관 | ||||
| 문화관&향토역사관 | ||||
| 신전박물관 | ||||
| 신전박물관 | ||||
| 제일모직기념관 | ||||
| 제일모직기념관 | ||||
| 코로나19 기억의공간 | ||||
| 코로나19 기억의공간 | ||||
| 행소박물관 | ||||
| 행소박물관 |
Libraries in Waegwan
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonggok Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bonggok Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Byeongwonsae Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cheongsa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chilgokgunsae Village Mungo Center Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chojeonsae Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Daebong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Daebong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Daegu Children's World | 0.0 | |||||
| Daegu Children's World | 0.0 | |||||
| Daegu Metropolitan Bukbu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Daegu Seobu Library Childrens Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Daegu Seobu Library Childrens Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Daegugongeop University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Daegugongeop University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Daegusiripdongbu Library Childrens Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Daegusiripdongbu Library Childrens Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dalseoguripdowon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dalseoguripdowon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dongsan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Duseongsae Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Duseongsae Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Geumo Buddhism Childrens Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Geumo Buddhism Childrens Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Geumogonggwa University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Geumogonggwa University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gumi 1 University Digital Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gumi 1 University Digital Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gumi Yangpo municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gunwi Samgukyusa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gunwi Samgukyusa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gyemyeong University Dongsan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gyeongbuk University main Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gyeongsangbukdoripchilgok Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gyeongsangbukdoripchilgok Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hanbichsae Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Indong City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library / CAC | 0.0 | |||||
| Pureumchanjakeun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pureumchanjakeun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| SD도서실 | 0.0 | |||||
| SD도서실 | 0.0 | |||||
| Seonsan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Somangyeollinsae Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Somangyeollinsae Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ubang 3 Chasae Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ubangsincheonjisae Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ubangsincheonjisae Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wolhangmyeonsae Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 경북도립구미도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 구미대학교 도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 구미대학교 도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 구미시립산동도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 구미시립상모정수도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 구미시립중앙도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 구상문학관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 구수산도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 국립구미전자공업고등학교 도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 김천시립율곡도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 김천시립율곡도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 달서구립본리도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 달서어린이도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 달서어린이도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 달성군립도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 달성군립도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 대구교육대학교 도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 대구남부 시립도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 대구남부 시립도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 대구도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 대구시립 서부도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 대구시립중앙도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 더원스터디카페 | 0.0 | |||||
| 더원스터디카페 | 0.0 | |||||
| 동인 느티나무도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 동인 느티나무도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 두류도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 메르디앙작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 범어도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 범어도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 벽강중앙도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 별동네작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 북삼읍도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 삼덕마루 작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 삼덕마루 작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 서구어린이도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 서구어린이도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 서구영어도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 선산도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 성서도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 수성구립 용학도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 수성도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 영송중앙도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 영송중앙도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 청사도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 칠곡군립도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 태전도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 화성센트럴파크아파트 도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 후마네르 범어도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 후마네르 범어도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 후마네르 범어도서관 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Waegwan
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangcheon market | |||||
| Bunke Market | |||||
| Bunke Market | |||||
| Chilseong Market | |||||
| Com World | |||||
| Com World | |||||
| Daemyung Market | |||||
| Gwanmun Market | |||||
| Gwanmun Market | |||||
| Seomun Market | |||||
| Seomun Market | |||||
| weding photo service | |||||
| weding photo service | |||||
| Yeonmae Market | |||||
| 구미새마을중앙시장 | |||||
| 구미새마을중앙시장 | |||||
| 구평리시장 | |||||
| 농산물 생산자 직판장 | |||||
| 농협 대구공판장 | |||||
| 대동시장 | |||||
| 도량번개시장 | |||||
| 동산상가 | |||||
| 동산상가 | |||||
| 동서시장 | |||||
| 롯데슈퍼 | |||||
| 롯데슈퍼 | |||||
| 복현시장 | |||||
| 부광시장 | |||||
| 산업용재관 | |||||
| 산업용재관 | |||||
| 서문시장 1지구 | |||||
| 서문시장 1지구 | |||||
| 서문시장 2지구 | |||||
| 서문시장 2지구 | |||||
| 서문시장 4지구 | |||||
| 서문시장 4지구 | |||||
| 서문시장 5지구 | |||||
| 서문시장 5지구 | |||||
| 서문시장 수선골목 | |||||
| 서문시장 수선골목 | |||||
| 성동시장 | |||||
| 성주전통시장 | |||||
| 신평리시장(SInpeongni Market) | |||||
| 신평리시장(SInpeongni Market) | |||||
| 신평시장 | |||||
| 약목 시장 | |||||
| 와룡시장 | |||||
| 용산종합큰시장 | |||||
| 지산목련시장 | |||||
| 지산목련시장 | |||||
| 지산목련시장 | |||||
| 청구시장 | |||||
| 태전중앙시장 |
Restaurants in Waegwan
16 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Waegwan
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Waegwan
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Waegwan
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Waegwan
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Waegwan
5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Waegwan
6 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Waegwan
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Waegwan
6 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Waegwan
21 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Waegwan
8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Waegwan
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Waegwan
6 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Waegwan
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Daegu Gymnastics | ||
| Daegusiminundongjang Yagujang | ||
| DGB Daegu Bank Park | ||
| Duryu Tennis Courts | ||
| 수성구민운동장 |
Ski Resorts Near Waegwan
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Valley Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Waegwan
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Daegu International Airport | TAE | Large Airport |
| Yecheon Airbase | YEC | Medium Airport |
| Namji | — | Small Airport |
| Namji Emergency Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sangju Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Waegwan
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chojeon Post Office | |
| Gisan Post Office | |
| Jicheon Post Office | |
| Seongju Post Office | |
| Seonnam Post Office | |
| Waegwan Post Office | |
| Wolhang Post Office | |
| Yangmok Post Office | |
| 하빈우체국 Habin Post office |
Treatment Centers in Waegwan
25 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Baetsal Doctor Selpeudaieoteu Club | ||
| Bedeseudaeoneokeurinik | ||
| Bigenbadikeeo Daegokjeom | ||
| Chimsaneoneochiryosil | ||
| Daebangbogeonjinnyoso | ||
| Daegu University Eoneochiryosil | ||
| Ebadaeoneochiryosil | ||
| Eseuemchejibangdoumi Sanginjeom | ||
| Gangbukyeonhap Internal Medicine Clinic | ||
| Gugyeongmin Eoneochiryosil | ||
| Guunbogeonjinnyoso | ||
| Haepibeurein Eoneoinjisimni Center | ||
| Hanbicheoneochiryosil | ||
| Ibbeujio Daeguwolseongjeom | ||
| Jangmiseongpibuchehyeonggwallisil | ||
| Jeileoneochiryo Center Daegujeom | ||
| Jineoneosimnichiryo Center | ||
| Korea Adongbaldal Center | ||
| Korea Geongangpibubiman Center | ||
| Korea Geongangpibubiman Center | ||
| Mijeuyeoseonguiwonpibuseonghyeong Clinic | ||
| Rijachehyeongmiseobujeom | ||
| Seongseoeoneochiryosil | ||
| Wolbaeeoneochiryo Center | ||
| 한결 심리 클리닉 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Waegwan
17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abbey church | |
| Sindong Catholic Church | |
| 감응사 | |
| 극락사 | |
| 대흥사 | |
| 삼명사 | |
| 삼학사 | |
| 삼학사 | |
| 성 베네딕도회 왜관 수도원 (Order of St. Benedict Waegwan Abbey) | |
| 왜관교회 | |
| 왜관제일교회 | |
| 장엄사 | |
| 제칠일안식일예수재림교회 | |
| 천주교 왜관성당 | |
| 칠곡 큰은혜교회 | |
| 포남교회 | |
| 포남교회 구성전 |
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What is the population of Waegwan?
Waegwan has a population of 29,691 residents and is located in South Korea. The population density is 1,051 people per square mile, spread across 28.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Waegwan?
Waegwan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.6 inches, with 2.6 inches of snow.