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Yeongju, South Korea

Gyeongsangbuk-do · South Korea

Yeongju is a mid-size city in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea with a population of 84,625. Elevation: 476 ft (145 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

84,625 Population 328/sq mi density
476 ft Elevation 145 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
46.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Seoul Timezone

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About Yeongju

Yeongju

Yeongju is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It has an area of 668.84 square kilometres (258.24 sq mi) and a population of 113,930 people according to the 2008 census. The city borders Bonghwa county to the east, Danyang County of North Chungcheong Province to the west, Andong and Yecheon county to the south, and Yeongwol County of Gangwon Province to the north.

People

Population84,625
Density328/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain46.4 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation476 ft (145 m)
Population84,625
Population Density328 / sq mi
Elevation476 ft (145 m)
Coordinates36.8217°, 128.6308°
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Country🇰🇷 South Korea
State / ProvinceGyeongsangbuk-do
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation46.4 inches (1,179 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.7 inches (9 cm)

About Yeongju

Yeongju is a mid-size city in South Korea (Gyeongsangbuk-do) with a population of 84,625. The city sits at an elevation of 476 feet (145 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.

Climate in Yeongju

Yeongju has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-4.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1217 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -4.6°C / 24°F -18.3° / 7.7° 25.3
Feb -2°C / 28°F -13.5° / 11.4° 34.2
Mar 3.6°C / 39°F -8.3° / 17.3° 53.9
Apr 8.8°C / 48°F -3° / 23° 57.7
May 14.8°C / 59°F 2.2° / 27.8° 73.7
Jun 20°C / 68°F 9.2° / 31.8° 127.5
Jul 22.6°C / 73°F 15.4° / 30.3° 262.9
Aug 23.2°C / 74°F 15.2° / 31.3° 225.2
Sep 18.3°C / 65°F 8.9° / 27.6° 205.0
Oct 11.2°C / 52°F -1.7° / 22.1° 80.3
Nov 4.7°C / 40°F -8.2° / 18.1° 43.7
Dec -3.7°C / 25°F -17.6° / 9.2° 27.3
Yeongju experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 476 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below South Korea avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation476 ft (145 m)
Area258.1 sq mi (668.5 km²)
Population Density328/sq mi
Coordinates36.8217°N, 128.6308°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above South Korea avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.08"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M3.9 on May 14, 2023.

Sep 12, 2016 6km S of Gyeongju, South Korea M5.4 127 km
May 29, 2004 78 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea M5.3 118 km
Sep 12, 2016 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.9 127 km
Dec 13, 1996 20 km W of T’aebaek, South Korea M4.8 37 km
Jan 20, 2007 25 km NNE of Pyeongchang, South Korea M4.7 87 km
Jun 25, 1997 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.7 122 km
Feb 10, 2018 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea M4.7 102 km
Sep 19, 2016 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.6 127 km
Nov 9, 1995 79 km ENE of Heunghae, South Korea M4.5 148 km
Apr 19, 2019 50 km NE of Tonghae, South Korea M4.4 140 km
Jan 23, 1996 40 km ENE of Santyoku, South Korea M4.3 118 km
Oct 6, 1995 45 km ESE of Santyoku, South Korea M4.3 106 km
May 14, 2023 45 km NE of Tonghae, South Korea M3.9 135 km
Dec 9, 2000 60 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea M3.8 121 km
Jan 29, 2020 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea M3.5 59 km
Sep 21, 2016 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea M3.5 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 173 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 67 km
2020 Haishen Category 1 46 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 274 km
2015 Goni Category 1 279 km
2012 Sanba Category 1 195 km
2010 Kompasu Category 1 190 km
2007 Nari Category 1 281 km
2003 Maemi Category 2 106 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 228 km
1999 Olga Category 1 298 km
1995 Faye Category 2 7 km
1993 Robyn Category 1 227 km
1991 Caitlin Category 1 204 km
1987 Dinah Category 1 183 km
1985 Pat Category 1 244 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.5 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in
July 75°F (24°C) 10.1 in Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 9.1 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 5.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.8 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.1 in Driest

Yeongju has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.1") and December the driest (1.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Yeongju

Institution Type Founded Website
동양대학교 University

Schools in Yeongju

42 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
영광여자중고등학교
Jeil High School
Yeongju Middle School
Dongbu Elementary School
영주여자고등학교
Yeongjudaeyeong Middle School
Yeongjudaeyeong High School
풍기초등학교
Punggi Middle School
Yeongju High School
한국국제조리고등학교
Yeongju Girls' Middle School
풍기북부초등학교
Gyeongbukhanggong High School
Geumgye Middle School
Jangsu Elementary School
녹천초등학교원천분교장
Bonghwasangun Elementary School
Yeongjuyeonggwang High School
Dochon Elementary School
Sosu Middle School
Yeongju Elementary School
Yeongju High School
Seonyeong Womens High School
Yeonggwang Girls' High School
Yeongju Dongsan High School
Korea Pet High School
Yeongjudongsan Girls Middle School
Yeongju Girls Middle School
Yeonggwang Girls' Middle School
Munsu Elementary School
Pyeongeun Elementary School
Yeongju Girls' High School
Anjeong Elementary School
naeseong Elementary School
Jung-ang Elementary School
Nambu Elementary School
Gaheung Elementary School
Yeong-il Elementary School
Yeonggwang Middle School
Namsan Elementary School
Seobu Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Yeongju

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Yeongju

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Andong Arts & Culture Exhibition Hall
Andong Municipal Museum
Andong Water Museum
Gyeongsangbukdosallim Science Museum
Punggiingyeonhongbo Exhibition Hall
Punggiinsamjonghap Exhibition Hall
Yugyomunhwa Museum
광복단
물문화관
불교천태중앙박물관
세계물포럼기념센터
소수박물관
영주 인삼박물관
예천박물관
충재박물관

Libraries in Yeongju

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Children Gyoyungmungo Jakeunnamu Library0.0
Gyeongkuk National University Yecheon Campus Library0.0
Gyeongsangbukdoripbonghwa Public Library0.0
Hanuridokseo Cultural Center Jungangjibu Library0.0
Pungsan library0.0
Sae Village Jungang Library0.0
Sangunsae Village Library0.0
Yecheon Public Library0.0
Yecheongunsae Village Library0.0
Yeongju Municipal Library0.0
Yeongjusae Village Library0.0
경북도서관0.0
도서관0.0
봉화도서관0.0
영주공공도서관0.0

Farmers Markets in Yeongju

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
남본시장
남본시장
봉화구시장
봉화구시장
봉화상설시장
영주 종합시장

Hotels in Yeongju

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Wijeu
Koreana Hotel
Pantasion Resort Hotel
Richi Hotel
Yeongjin Hotel
Yeongju Hotel
Yeongju Hotel
풍기관광호텔

Restaurants in Yeongju

26 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bada Fish Restaurant
Busan Fish Restaurant
Chammido Fish Restaurant
Donghae Fish Restaurant
Fish (Tuna) Restaurant
Hanchi Fish Restaurant
Illyeok Fish Restaurant
Lunarich
Paldo Fish Restaurant
Pureunbada Fish Restaurant
Seongil Fish Restaurant
Songmi Fish Restaurant
Sora Fish Restaurant
가야식당
개성손만두
금촌식당
대왕족발
똘이엄마다녀간집
뚝방손칼국수
만석봉식당
무섬식당
신진식육식당
장충왕족발
한양삼계탕
현대찜닭
현대한정식

Cafes in Yeongju

9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A Twosome Place
Ediya Coffee
Ediya Coffee
Ediya Coffee
디저트39 영주가흥점
모캄보 영주가흥점
카페 로사
커피베리
통나무

Cinemas in Yeongju

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

롯데시네마 영주

Theatres in Yeongju

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

야회 공연장

Monuments in Yeongju

12 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

경로당 정자
법전정자
봉황사석불
송이
송이
송이 동상
송이테마동상
은어 동상
은어동상
장승
척곡2리마을쉼터
孝忠傳家(효충전가)

Theme Parks in Yeongju

2 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

곤충나라사과 테마파크
영주 선비촌

Clinics in Yeongju

11 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baejeonbogeonjinnyoso
Dujeollibogeonjinnyoso
Guguribogeonjinnyoso
Jojeribogeonjinnyoso
Nojwaribogeonjinnyoso
Ogyeribogeonjinnyoso
Pyeongeullibogeonjinnyoso
Sangseongnibogeonjinnyoso
Seonggokbogeonjinnyoso
Soryongnibogeonjinnyoso
Yongsallibogeonjinnyoso

Dentists in Yeongju

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Seoul Dental Clinic

Veterinaries in Yeongju

4 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hyeondae Animal Hospital Yakpum
Naeseong Animal Hospital
Seoul Animal Hospital
Uiseon Animal Hospital

Train Stations in Yeongju

6 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beopjeon
Bonghwa
Bongseong
Mundan
Punggi
Yeongju

Bus Stations in Yeongju

7 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KR #6402214886
Punggi Terminal
Yeongju Bus Terminal
봉화공용버스정류장
봉화공용버스정류장
영주여객
풍기IC터미널

Gas Stations in Yeongju

18 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bonjeom Gas Station
Geumgang Gas Station
Gongdan Gas Station
GS Caltex
GS칼텍스 대원주유소
Gyeongbuk Gas Station
Hyeondae Gas Station
KR #1330173913
KR #3100942642
KR #368915418
Manwol Gas Station
Nambu Gas Station
Samseong Gas Station
Sowon Gas Station
Yeongju Gas Station
Yosan Gas Station
봉화 SK주유소
봉화LPG충전소

Banks in Yeongju

15 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anjeong Nonghyup
Gungmin Bank
KB국민은행 영주지점
Punggi Nonghyup
Sinhan Bank
Sinhyup
Uri Bank
Uri Bank
Yeongju Nonghyup
Yeongju Nonghyup
농협
새마을금고
영주농협 꽃동산지점
영주농협 문수지점
축협

Gyms in Yeongju

4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KR #594483196
봄봄 휘트니스
실내체육관
풍기체육회관

Golf Courses in Yeongju

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

봉화골프연습장
월드CC

Stadiums & Teams in Yeongju

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Yeongju

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
O2 Resort 0.0 $0
HiOne Ski 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

Airports Near Yeongju

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jungwon Air Base/Chungju AirportJWOMedium Airport
Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46)WJUMedium Airport
Yecheon AirbaseYECMedium Airport
G-418 AirportSmall Airport
Jecheon (G-605) AirportSmall Airport
Sangju AirfieldSmall Airport
Yeongju Emergency Runway AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Yeongju

10 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bonghyeon Post Office
Hyucheon Post Office
Isan Post Office
Munsu Post Office
Punggi Post Office
Pyeongeun Post Office
Sunheung Post Office
Yeongju Post Office
Yeongju Post Office
봉화우체국

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yeongju

20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chonjugyo Hyuchondong Chruch
Gahongdong Cathedral
Hamangdong Catholic Church
Seongbulsa
Seongbulsa
Yongjujeil Church
Yongjupyonggang Chruch
공덕암
무불사
안양원
안양원 입구
영주교회
영주동부교회
영주신광교회
운강사
지장암
천막교회
천주교 휴천동성당
카톨릭 가흥동 성당
화천교회

Explore Near Yeongju

Waterfalls
4
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Seoul
Area
668.5 km² (258.0 mi²)

Around Yeongju

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 28
Hospitals 28
Pharmacies 1
Restaurants 26
Cafes 9
Supermarkets 13
Banks 11
Hotels 4
Libraries 2
Parks 12
Police Stations 3
Places of Worship 11

🇰🇷 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 Yeongju

What is the population of Yeongju?

Yeongju has a population of 84,625 residents and is located in South Korea. The population density is 328 people per square mile, spread across 258.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yeongju?

Yeongju has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.4 inches, with 3.7 inches of snow.

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