Location & Surroundings
Bongchon is a settlement in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, at 11 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yeonggwang, 10 km to the east. The national capital Seoul is about 260 km to the north. The nearest airport is Muan International Airport, 32 km away.
Also known as: 봉촌
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
35° 16' 57" N, 126° 23' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 11 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 177 p/km²
- Built-up 8.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:25
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
봉촌
Weather in Bongchon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bongchon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 24.9 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 713 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
4.1 m/s NW (319 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,018.1 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 24.9 | 4.1 | 319 | 65 | 1,018.1 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 1.6 | 25 | 82 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 174.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.7 | 1.2 | 154 | 79 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.6 | 1.1 | 50 | 71 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 84.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.9 | 6.0 | 351 | 62 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 712.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.4 | 5.6 | 358 | 79 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 174.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.2 | 3.7 | 14 | 86 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.0 | 3.4 | 20 | 73 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 88.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.1 | 4.3 | 339 | 67 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 720.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.1 | 2.4 | 20 | 83 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 170.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.9 | 2.0 | 131 | 86 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.1 | 2.3 | 148 | 73 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 86.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.2 | 4.1 | 265 | 64 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 712.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bongchon?
Now 24.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 24.9 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 713 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 Bongchon today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Bongchon?
Local time is 21:25. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Bongchon?
Bongchon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bongchon?
DEM 11 m.
Where is Bongchon located?
It is at 35.28243, 126.39740 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bongchon in?
It is in South Korea.