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Yeoncheon, South Korea

Gyeonggi-do · South Korea

Yeoncheon is a small town in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea with a population of 0. Elevation: 197 ft (60 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

197 ft Elevation 60 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
57.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Seoul Timezone

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About Yeoncheon

Yeoncheon

Yeoncheon County (Yeoncheon-gun) is a county in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. The county seat is Yeoncheon-eup (연천읍) and sits on Gyeongwon Line, the Korail railroad line connecting Seoul, South Korea (ROK), with North Korea (DPRK).

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain57.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Coordinates38.1011°, 127.0773°
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Country🇰🇷 South Korea
State / ProvinceGyeonggi-do
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation57.5 inches (1,460 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.3 inches (24 cm)

About Yeoncheon

Yeoncheon is a small town in South Korea (Gyeonggi-do) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.

Yeoncheon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below South Korea avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area501.7 sq mi (1,299.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates38.1011°N, 127.0773°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.5"
51% above South Korea avg
Snowfall 9.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 13.10"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.6 on Jan 8, 2023.

Jan 20, 2007 25 km NNE of Pyeongchang, South Korea M4.7 135 km
Nov 11, 1992 8 km NW of Chunghwa, North Korea M4.3 148 km
May 11, 2020 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea M3.8 72 km
Jun 27, 2019 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea M3.6 148 km
Jan 8, 2023 South Korea M3.6 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Bavi Category 2 199 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 225 km
2020 Haishen Category 1 216 km
2019 Lingling Category 1 166 km
2010 Kompasu Category 2 11 km
2003 Maemi Category 2 269 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 195 km
1995 Faye Category 1 204 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (34 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ch'uga-ryong Shield 452 m (1,483 ft) Unknown 34 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.9 in
March 38°F (4°C) 1.6 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
June 69°F (20°C) 5.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 13.1 in Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 11.8 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 5.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 0.9 in

Yeoncheon has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.1") and January the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Yeoncheon

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Yeoncheongunnam Middle School
Yeoncheongunnam Elementary School
Yeoncheonsangni Elementary School
연천초등학교
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Radio Stations near Yeoncheon

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Yeoncheon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Durumoe Museum
Iron Triangle Battlefield Museum
Iron Triangle Battlefield Museum
Jayusuhopyeonghwa Museum
Maniker museum
Second Infiltration Tunnel Museum
Seonsayujeokji
Yeoncheon Gorang Port Hostory Park
간이유적관
경기북부 어린이 박물관
경기북부어린이박물관
자유수호평화박물
전곡선사박물관
토층 전시관
향기체헌관 & 허브역사관

Libraries in Yeoncheon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Baekui Library0.0
Cheolwon Library0.0
Dongducheon City Library0.0
Dongducheonggumnamu Digital Library0.0
Galmal Library0.0
Gunnamsaemmul Library0.0
Gusegunpocheon Library0.0
Gwanindoseogwan Library0.0
Hanbuk University Library0.0
Hansaemjeonwon Church Buseollaengjeong 1 Ri Village Library0.0
Namsan Moru Small Library0.0
Pocheonjungmunuigwa University Library0.0
Sangni Village Library0.0
Sinseomyeon community center Nae Library0.0
Yeoncheon Library0.0
양주시남면도서관0.0
철원교육도서관0.0
포천도서관0.0
포천시립선단도서관0.0
포천초등학교 도서관0.0
학습관0.0

Farmers Markets in Yeoncheon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dongducheonsijungang Market
Yankee Market
전곡시장

Restaurants in Yeoncheon

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

네네치킨
연강술술효연재
찜닭치킨포차

Clinics in Yeoncheon

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

성모의원
연천 고려의원

Train Stations in Yeoncheon

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sinmang-ri
Yeoncheon

Bus Stations in Yeoncheon

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Yeoncheon Bus Terminal

Gas Stations in Yeoncheon

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hyeongje Gas Station
Pyeonghwa Gas Station
Samik Gas Station

Banks in Yeoncheon

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wangjing Nonghyup
Wangjing Nonghyup
Yeoncheon Nonghyup
Yeoncheon Nonghyup
연천농협

Stadiums & Teams in Yeoncheon

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Ski Resorts Near Yeoncheon

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Vivaldi Park Skiworld 0.0 $0
스타힐리조트 0.0 $0
Bears Town Resort 0.0 $0
엘리시안 강촌 0.0 $0

Airports Near Yeoncheon

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gimpo International AirportGMPLarge Airport
Incheon International AirportICNLarge Airport
Koksan 2 Highway StripMedium Airport
Koksan Air BaseMedium Airport
Seoul Air Base (K-16)SSNMedium Airport
Baekui-ri (G-228) AirfieldSmall Airport
Bucheon (G-103) AirfieldSmall Airport
Camp Casey-Dongduchon (Camp Mobile) (H-220) AirfieldSmall Airport
Chik-Tong AirstripSmall Airport
G 233 AirportSmall Airport
G 238 AirportSmall Airport
G-213 AirportSmall Airport
G-218 AirportSmall Airport
G-219 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
Ganap-ri (G-222) AirportSmall Airport
Hoeyang Southeast AirfieldSmall Airport
Hyon-ni AirportSmall Airport
Ichon AirportSmall Airport
Ichon Northeast AirportSmall Airport
Idong Airport (G-231)Small Airport
Ji Po Ri Airfield (G-237)Small Airport
Koksan Highway AirportSmall Airport
Nogok-ri Airfield (G-130)Small Airport
Paju (G-110) AirportSmall Airport
Pocheon (G-217) AirportQJPSmall Airport
Pyongsul Li AirstripSmall Airport
Susaek (G 113) AirportSmall Airport
Taebukpo Ri AirportSmall Airport
Wong Yo Ri Highway StripSmall Airport
Yangpyeong (G-301) AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Yeoncheon

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gunnam Post Office
Yeoncheon Post Office
연천우체국

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yeoncheon

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
연천성당

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Seoul
Area
45.6 km² (17.6 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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What is the weather like in Yeoncheon?

Yeoncheon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 57.5 inches, with 9.3 inches of snow.

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