Wŏnju, South Korea
Gangwon-do · South Korea
Wŏnju is a large city in Gangwon-do, South Korea with a population of 332,849. Elevation: 436 ft (133 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
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About Wŏnju
Dangye-dong är en stadsdel i staden Wonju i provinsen Gangwon i den centrala delen av Sydkorea, 90 km öster om huvudstaden Seoul.
People
Climate
| Population | 332,849 |
| Population Density | 994 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.3514°, 127.9453° |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
| Country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| State / Province | Gangwon-do |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.6 inches (1,284 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.9 inches (7 cm) |
About Wŏnju
Wŏnju is a large city in South Korea (Gangwon-do) with a population of 332,849. The city sits at an elevation of 436 feet (133 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.
Climate in Wŏnju
Wŏnju has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-4.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1344 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below South Korea avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Area | 335.0 sq mi (867.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 994/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3514°N, 127.9453°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (122 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 13.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 10.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in |
Wŏnju has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 24°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.3") and January the driest (0.8").
Colleges & Universities in Wŏnju
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daewon University | College | — | Visit → |
| Gangwon National University Wonju Campus | University | — | Visit → |
| Halla University | University | — | Visit → |
| Korea Open University | University | — | — |
| Korea Open University | University | — | — |
| Korea Polytechnic Wonju | College | — | Visit → |
| Saemyeong University | University | — | Visit → |
| Sangji University | University | — | Visit → |
| Songho college | University | — | — |
| Yeoju Institute of Technology | University | — | — |
| Yonsei University Mirae Campus | University | — | Visit → |
| Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine | University | — | Visit → |
| 동물실험실 | University | — | — |
| 원주문막 Medical 캠퍼스 | University | — | — |
| 한국골프대학교 | University | — | — |
Schools in Wŏnju
170+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gangwon Science High School | — | — | — | — |
| Yungmingwan High School | — | — | — | — |
| Yeongseo High School | — | — | — | — |
| Daeseong High School | — | — | — | — |
| Sangji Girls Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Daeseong Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Gwanseol Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Heungeop Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Taebong Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Taejang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Wonjubangok Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ho Joe elementary school | — | — | — | — |
| 원주시청어린이집 | — | — | — | — |
| 반곡중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 원주삼육고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 원주삼육중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 원주삼육초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 해오름 교실 | — | — | — | — |
| Sangji Girls high school | — | — | — | — |
| 섬강초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 버들초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 원주여자고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 신평초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 샘마루초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 섬강중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 소초초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 원주세브란스기독병원 종합관 | — | — | — | — |
| 진광 중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Jinkwang High School | — | — | — | — |
| 육민관중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Dangye Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hakseong Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Chiak Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| 미래고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 만대초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 무실초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 원주여자고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 반곡중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 우산초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 반곡초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 솔샘초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 단관초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| pyeong-won elementary school | — | — | — | — |
| Bukwon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Wonju Girls Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| gyodong Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Wonju High School | — | — | — | — |
| Wonju Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Sangji Girls Middle School, high school | — | — | — | — |
| Wonjumyeongnyun Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ilsan elementary school | — | — | — | — |
| jung-ang elementary school | — | — | — | — |
| 봉대초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 버들중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 서원주초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Jijeong Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| 원주청원학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Pyeongwon Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Bugwon Girls' High School | — | — | — | — |
| 치악초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 원주의료고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 문막초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Donghwa Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Chiak High School | — | — | — | — |
| Namwonju Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Dangu Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| JinKwang School | — | — | — | — |
| Dangu Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 구곡초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 만종초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 버들초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Taejang Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Wonju Elelmentary School | — | — | — | — |
| 남원주중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 섬강고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 봉대가온학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 북원중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Hakseong Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 장양초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 둔둔초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 흥양초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 지정초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 금대초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 매지초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 호저중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 호저초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 신현초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Gangwon Science High School | — | — | — | — |
| Yungmingwan High School | — | — | — | — |
| Yeongseo High School | — | — | — | — |
| Daeseong High School | — | — | — | — |
| Sangji Girls Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Daeseong Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Gwanseol Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Heungeop Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Taebong Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Taejang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Wonjubangok Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ho Joe elementary school | — | — | — | — |
| 원주시청어린이집 | — | — | — | — |
| 반곡중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 원주삼육고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 원주삼육중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 원주삼육초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 해오름 교실 | — | — | — | — |
| Sangji Girls high school | — | — | — | — |
| 섬강초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 버들초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 원주여자고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 신평초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 샘마루초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 섬강중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 소초초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 원주세브란스기독병원 종합관 | — | — | — | — |
| 진광 중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Jinkwang High School | — | — | — | — |
| 육민관중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Dangye Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hakseong Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Chiak Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| 미래고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 만대초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 무실초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 원주여자고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 반곡중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 우산초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 반곡초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 솔샘초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 단관초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| pyeong-won elementary school | — | — | — | — |
| Bukwon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Wonju Girls Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| gyodong Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Wonju High School | — | — | — | — |
| Wonju Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Sangji Girls Middle School, high school | — | — | — | — |
| Wonjumyeongnyun Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ilsan elementary school | — | — | — | — |
| jung-ang elementary school | — | — | — | — |
| 봉대초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 버들중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 서원주초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Jijeong Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| 원주청원학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Pyeongwon Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Bugwon Girls' High School | — | — | — | — |
| 치악초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Chiak High School | — | — | — | — |
| Namwonju Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Dangu Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| JinKwang School | — | — | — | — |
| Dangu Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 구곡초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 만종초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 버들초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Taejang Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Wonju Elelmentary School | — | — | — | — |
| Namwonju Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| 섬강고등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 봉대가온학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 북원중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| Hakseong Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 장양초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 흥양초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 지정초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 금대초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 매지초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 호저중학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 호저초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
| 신현초등학교 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Wŏnju
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Wŏnju
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangok history museum | ||||
| Bangok history museum | ||||
| Chiak Folk Museum | ||||
| Chiak Folk Museum | ||||
| Gopanhwa Museum | ||||
| Haneolmunye Museum | ||||
| Haneolmunye Museum | ||||
| Hwangje Buddhism Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Hwangje Buddhism Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Mureung Museum | ||||
| Mureung Museum | ||||
| MUSEUMSAN | ||||
| MUSEUMSAN | ||||
| National Gangwon Science Museum | ||||
| National Gangwon Science Museum | ||||
| Yeoseongsaenghwalsa Museum | ||||
| 거돈사지 유적센터 | ||||
| 대학박물관 | ||||
| 법천사지 유적전시관 | ||||
| 원주감영사료관 | ||||
| 원주감영사료관 | ||||
| 원주문화원 | ||||
| 원주문화원 | ||||
| 원주역사박물관 | ||||
| 원주역사박물관 | ||||
| 조엄기념관 | ||||
| 조엄기념관 |
Libraries in Wŏnju
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halla University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Halla University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| KANGWON NATIONAL UNIVERSITY Wonju Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yeongjae Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yeongjae Library | 0.0 | |||||
| YMCA Areumdeuri Library | 0.0 | |||||
| YMCA Areumdeuri Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 말씀의 방 | 0.0 | |||||
| 말씀의 방 | 0.0 | |||||
| 샘마루도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 샘마루도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 생각자람어린이도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 스마트 독서실 | 0.0 | |||||
| 스마트 독서실 | 0.0 | |||||
| 원주 문막교육도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 원주교육문화관 도서시설 | 0.0 | |||||
| 원주교육문화관 도서시설 | 0.0 | |||||
| 원주시그림책센터 | 0.0 | |||||
| 원주시그림책센터 | 0.0 | |||||
| 원주시립미리내도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 원주시립미리내도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 원주시립중앙도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 원주시립중앙도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 원주시립중앙도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 원주의학도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 원주의학도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 중앙도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 치악산새마을문고작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 치악산새마을문고작은도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 태장 도서관 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Wŏnju
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 미로예술중앙시장 | |||||
| 미로예술중앙시장 | |||||
| 원주남부시장 | |||||
| 원주시농산물공영시장 | |||||
| 자유시장 | |||||
| 자유시장 |
Hotels in Wŏnju
12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Wŏnju
142 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Wŏnju
77 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Wŏnju
4 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Wŏnju
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Wŏnju
4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Wŏnju
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Wŏnju
3 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Wŏnju
23 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Wŏnju
39 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Wŏnju
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Wŏnju
6 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Wŏnju
8 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Wŏnju
51 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Wŏnju
50 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Wŏnju
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Wŏnju
11 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Wŏnju
21 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Wŏnju
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Wonju Stadium |
Ski Resorts Near Wŏnju
13 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yangji Pine Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Jisan Forest Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Konjiam Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Jeongseon Alpine Centre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Alpensia Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| 펀파크 A2 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| 모글코스 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| 눈썰매장 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pheonix Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vivaldi Park Skiworld | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| 스타힐리조트 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bears Town Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| 엘리시안 강촌 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Wŏnju
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) | CJJ | Large Airport |
| Yangyang International Airport | YNY | Large Airport |
| Jungwon Air Base/Chungju Airport | JWO | Medium Airport |
| Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) | WJU | Medium Airport |
| Yecheon Airbase | YEC | Medium Airport |
| G 233 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G 417 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-213 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-307 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-311 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-312 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-418 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-419 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-420 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Icheon (G-510) Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Idong Airport (G-231) | — | Small Airport |
| Jecheon (G-605) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Leisure Aviation Art Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Yanggu (G-404) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yangpyeong (G-301) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yeongju Emergency Runway Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Yongin (G-501) Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Wŏnju
33 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Gahyeon Post Office | |
| Gahyeon Post Office | |
| Gangwon Regional Communications Office | |
| Gangwon Regional Communications Office | |
| Heungeop Post Office | |
| Jijeong Post Office | |
| Jijeong Post Office | |
| Socho Post Office | |
| Socho Post Office | |
| Usan Post Office | |
| Usan Post Office | |
| Wonju Mail Center | |
| Wonju Post Office | |
| Wonju Post Office | |
| 문막우체국 | |
| 원주기업도시 우편취급국 | |
| 원주기업도시 우편취급국 | |
| 원주남부우편취급국 | |
| 원주남부우편취급국 | |
| 원주단구동우체국 | |
| 원주단구동우체국 | |
| 원주명륜동우편취급국 | |
| 원주명륜동우편취급국 | |
| 원주반곡동우체국 상세보기 | |
| 원주반곡동우체국 상세보기 | |
| 원주봉산동우편취급국 | |
| 원주봉산동우편취급국 | |
| 원주봉화산우체국 | |
| 원주우체국 | |
| 원주원문로우편취급국 | |
| 원주원문로우편취급국 | |
| 제502군사우체국 | |
| 제502군사우체국 |
Treatment Centers in Wŏnju
21 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bakgyurae Orthopedics Clinic | ||
| Goryeooegwa Clinic | ||
| Hamgyeongjong Orthopedics Clinic | ||
| Hana Oriental Medicine Clinic | ||
| Hanjung Oriental Medicine Clinic | ||
| Hongseunghuisingyeong Internal Medicine Clinic | ||
| Hyemin Oriental Medicine Clinic | ||
| I Neuropsychiatric Clinic | ||
| Ijinho Ear, Nose, & Throat Clinic | ||
| Ilsin Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic | ||
| Mirae Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic | ||
| Myeongseong Oriental Medicine Clinic | ||
| Neulpureun Clinic | ||
| Taejanggoryeo Clinic | ||
| Urinegigongundong Clinic | ||
| Yungangmuk Ear, Nose, & Throat Clinic | ||
| 소초면보건지소 | ||
| 원주시보건소 | ||
| 지정면보건지소 | ||
| 판부면보건지소 | ||
| 호저면보건지소 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Wŏnju
99 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Baekho Catholic Church | |
| Baekho Catholic Church | |
| Bomunsa Temple | |
| Dogaksa | |
| Heungeop Catholic Church | |
| Heungeop Catholic Church | |
| Ipseoksa temple | |
| Taejang 1 Dong Catholic Church | |
| Taejang 1 Dong Catholic Church | |
| Won-dong Catholic Cathedral Church | |
| Won-dong Catholic Cathedral Church | |
| Wonju Church of the Church of Korea | |
| Wonju Church of the Church of Korea | |
| Yeongwonsa Temple | |
| 가나교회 | |
| 가나교회 | |
| 관음사 | |
| 교회 | |
| 교회 | |
| 구곡성당 |
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Quick Facts
Around Wŏnju
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
🇰🇷 About South Korea
Public Holidays in South Korea
17 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Wŏnju
What is the population of Wŏnju?
Wŏnju has a population of 332,849 residents and is located in South Korea. The population density is 994 people per square mile, spread across 335.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Wŏnju?
Wŏnju has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.6 inches, with 2.9 inches of snow.
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