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Yanggu, South Korea

Gangwon-do · South Korea

Yanggu is a small city in Gangwon-do, South Korea with a population of 24,027. Elevation: 630 ft (192 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

24,027 Population 89/sq mi density
630 ft Elevation 192 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
47.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Seoul Timezone

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About Yanggu

Yanggu

Guktojeongjungang-myeon är en socken i provinsen Gangwon, i den norra delen av Sydkorea, 110 km nordost om huvudstaden Seoul. Den ligger i kommunen Yanggu-gun. Socknen fick sitt nuvarande namn 1 januari 2021, dessförinnan hette den Nam-myeon (남면).

People

Population24,027
Density89/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain47.8 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation630 ft (192 m)
Population24,027
Population Density89 / sq mi
Elevation630 ft (192 m)
Coordinates38.1058°, 127.9894°
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Country🇰🇷 South Korea
State / ProvinceGangwon-do
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation47.8 inches (1,214 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.6 inches (7 cm)

About Yanggu

Yanggu is a small city in South Korea (Gangwon-do) with a population of 24,027. The city sits at an elevation of 630 feet (192 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 22°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.

Climate in Yanggu

Yanggu has an average annual temperature of 11.8°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1370 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3.8°C / 25°F -9.6° / 1.9° 20.0
Feb -0.5°C / 31°F -6.6° / 5.6° 26.7
Mar 5.2°C / 41°F -1.2° / 11.6° 34.7
Apr 11.6°C / 53°F 4.5° / 18.8° 67.2
May 17.8°C / 64°F 11.3° / 24.3° 102.4
Jun 22.6°C / 73°F 17° / 28.1° 129.0
Jul 25.1°C / 77°F 21.1° / 29.1° 398.2
Aug 25.6°C / 78°F 21.3° / 29.9° 338.0
Sep 20.6°C / 69°F 15.5° / 25.6° 140.9
Oct 13.7°C / 57°F 7.6° / 19.8° 43.6
Nov 5.7°C / 42°F 0.2° / 11.2° 46.3
Dec -1.8°C / 29°F -7° / 3.4° 22.8
Yanggu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 630 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below South Korea avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation630 ft (192 m)
Area270.6 sq mi (700.8 km²)
Population Density89/sq mi
Coordinates38.1058°N, 127.9894°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.8"
26% above South Korea avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.9 on May 14, 2023.

Dec 13, 1996 20 km W of T’aebaek, South Korea M4.8 127 km
Jan 20, 2007 25 km NNE of Pyeongchang, South Korea M4.7 71 km
Apr 19, 2019 50 km NE of Tonghae, South Korea M4.4 137 km
May 14, 2023 45 km NE of Tonghae, South Korea M3.9 133 km
May 11, 2020 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea M3.8 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 292 km
2020 Bavi Category 2 279 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 161 km
2020 Haishen Category 1 157 km
2019 Lingling Category 1 246 km
2010 Kompasu Category 1 69 km
2003 Maemi Category 2 202 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 270 km
1995 Faye Category 1 158 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (63 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ch'uga-ryong Shield 452 m (1,483 ft) Unknown 63 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.9 in
March 36°F (2°C) 1.5 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 5.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 12.1 in Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 10.7 in Warmest
September 63°F (17°C) 5.9 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 0.9 in

Yanggu has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 22°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.1") and January the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Yanggu

18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
석천중학교
Bibong Elementary School
Yanggu High School
Yanggu Middle School
양구중고등학교
Yanggu Elementary School
Gangwonoegukeo High School
Yanggudochon Elementary School
죽리초등학교
Yanggu High School
Yanggu Womens High School
Bupyeong Elementary School
Hanjeon Elementary School
Yanggu Elementary School
Yongha Elementary School
Yanggu Middle School
Yongha Middle School
Gangwonoegukeo High School
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Radio Stations near Yanggu

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Yanggu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bangsanjagi Museum
Chuncheon National Museum
Chuncheon National Museum
Chuncheonmakguksucheheom Museum
Chuncheonmakguksucheheom Museum
Gangwon Police Museum
Gangwon Police Museum
Gangwon University Jungang Museum
Gangwon University Jungang Museum
Parohoanbo Exhibition Hall
Yanggu War Memorial Hall
Yangguseonsa Museum
강원대학교 중앙박물관
강원대학교 중앙박물관
소양강댐 물문화관
양구근현대사박물관
인제산촌민속박물관

Libraries in Yanggu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Chunseong Library0.0
Chunseong Library0.0
Libruary0.0
soyang library0.0
soyang library0.0
미래도서관0.0
법대도서관0.0
양구 교육도서관0.0
제2도서관0.0
춘천반다비국민체육센터 작은도서관0.0
춘천반다비국민체육센터 작은도서관0.0
춘천시립도서관0.0
학술정보센터0.0

Farmers Markets in Yanggu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
양구5일장
양구중앙시장

Hotels in Yanggu

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ekseugeim Resort Hotel
Inje Hotel
Sejong Hotel
Sejong Hotel
Sky Rak Hotel
Yanggu KCP Hotel

Restaurants in Yanggu

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bamnamu Fish Restaurant
Dadohae Fish Restaurant
Gyeongpodae Fish Restaurant
Wolli Fish Restaurant
노랑통닭
서울식당
전망대레스토랑
파로호육개장
푸라닭

Cinemas in Yanggu

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CGV Cinema
정중앙시네마

Theatres in Yanggu

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

인제하늘내린센터 대공연장

Monuments in Yanggu

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

army

Clinics in Yanggu

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hansarang Clinic
Hyeondae Oriental Medicine Clinic
Ioegwa Clinic
Yanggu Public Health Center
국토정중앙면보건지소

Dentists in Yanggu

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Miso Dental Clinic
Sarang Dental Clinic
Seoul Dental Clinic
Yanggu Dental Clinic

Bus Stations in Yanggu

4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Inje Intercity Bus Terminal
KR #1475930582
KR #472085550
Yanggu Intercity Bus Terminal

Gas Stations in Yanggu

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Daeseong Gas Station
Dongguk Gas Station
Gwangchiryeong Gas Station
Pyeonghwa Gas Station
Songcheong Gas Station
Yanggu Gas Station
Yanggu Gas Station

Banks in Yanggu

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NH Bank
Yanggu Nonghyup

Gyms in Yanggu

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KR #1475944109
KR #1475944110
실내풋살장

Ski Resorts Near Yanggu

11 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
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
Yongpyong Resort 0.0 $0
Vivaldi Park Skiworld 0.0 $0
Alpensia Ski Resort 0.0 $0
엘리시안 강촌 0.0 $0
Alps Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Yanggu

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Yangyang International AirportYNYLarge Airport
Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46)WJUMedium Airport
G 233 AirportSmall Airport
G 417 AirportSmall Airport
G-213 AirportSmall Airport
G-240 AirportSmall Airport
G-307 AirportSmall Airport
G-311 AirportSmall Airport
G-312 AirportSmall Airport
G-313 AirportSmall Airport
G-314 AirportSmall Airport
G-317 AirportSmall Airport
G-321 AirfieldSmall Airport
G-405 AirportSmall Airport
G-406 AirportSmall Airport
G-412 AirportSmall Airport
G-413 AirportSmall Airport
G-414 AirportSmall Airport
G-419 AirportSmall Airport
G-420 AirportSmall Airport
Hoeyang Southeast AirfieldSmall Airport
Hyon-ni AirportSmall Airport
Idong Airport (G-231)Small Airport
Imdang-ri AirfieldSmall Airport
Ji Po Ri Airfield (G-237)Small Airport
Kojo Highway Strip AirfieldSmall Airport
Kumgang AirfieldSmall Airport
Yanggu (G-404) AirportSmall Airport
Yangpyeong (G-301) AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Yanggu

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Guktojeongjungangmyeon Post Office
Je 108 Gunsa Post Office
Je 97 Gunsa Post Office
Yanggu Post Office

Treatment Centers in Yanggu

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
동면보건지소
신북읍보건지소

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yanggu

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Yanggu Catholic Church
반석교회
선정사
양구장로교회
연각암
용수암

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Seoul
Area
135.3 km² (52.2 mi²)

🇰🇷 About South Korea

Capital Seoul
Population 51,635,256
Area 98,480 km²
GDP (USD) $1,844,800,934,392
GDP per capita $35,674
HDI 0.929
Life expectancy 83.4 years
Internet users 97.4%
Urban population 81.2%
Currency KRW (Won)
Languages Korean
Calling code +82
TLD .kr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in South Korea

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 새해
Feb 16 Lunar New Year 설날
Feb 17 Lunar New Year 설날
Feb 18 Lunar New Year 설날
Mar 2 Independence Movement Day 3·1절
May 1 Labour Day 노동절
May 5 Children's Day 어린이날
May 24 Buddha's Birthday 부처님 오신 날
Jun 6 Memorial Day 현충일
Jul 17 Constitution Day 제헌절
Aug 17 Liberation Day 광복절
Sep 24 Chuseok 추석
Sep 25 Chuseok 추석
Sep 26 Chuseok 추석
Oct 5 National Foundation Day 개천절
Oct 9 Hangul Day 한글날
Dec 25 Christmas Day 크리스마스

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yanggu

What is the population of Yanggu?

Yanggu has a population of 24,027 residents and is located in South Korea. The population density is 89 people per square mile, spread across 270.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yanggu?

Yanggu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.8 inches, with 2.6 inches of snow.

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