Location & Surroundings
Bongcheon is a settlement in Sejong-si, South Korea, at 79 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Songgangdong, 6 km to the east. The national capital Seoul is about 130 km to the north. The nearest airport is Songmu Ab, 23 km away.
Also known as: 봉천 · Pongch’ŏn
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 26' 13" N, 127° 18' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 79 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 53 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:02
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:42
- Day length 12 h 31 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bongcheon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bongcheon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.4 to 24.4 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 476 W/m2.
Temperature
16.3 C
Wind
0.3 m/s NW (306 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,018.2 hPa
Clouds
85 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 16.3 | 0.3 | 306 | 94 | 1,018.2 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.6 | 0.5 | 353 | 75 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 72.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 3.2 | 342 | 59 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 475.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.6 | 0.8 | 317 | 74 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 150.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.4 | 0.5 | 8 | 75 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.3 | 0.6 | 351 | 63 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 101.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 2.5 | 337 | 41 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 751.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.5 | 0.7 | 346 | 84 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 183.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 14.0 | 0.9 | 60 | 86 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.0 | 1.2 | 45 | 72 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 97.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.3 | 1.8 | 56 | 42 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 730.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.8 | 3.4 | 94 | 70 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 172.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.6 | 2.9 | 98 | 78 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bongcheon?
Now 16.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.4 to 24.4 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 476 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bongcheon today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 32m.
What is the local time in Bongcheon?
Local time is 09:02. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Bongcheon?
Bongcheon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bongcheon?
DEM 79 m.
Where is Bongcheon located?
It is at 36.43697, 127.30784 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bongcheon in?
It is in South Korea.