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Buk District

KO 북구

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Location & Surroundings

Buk-gu is a second-order administrative division in Gwangju, South Korea with 424,942 inhabitants, at 90 m elevation. The national capital Seoul is about 265 km to the north. The nearest airport is Gwangju Airport, 12 km away.

Also known as: 북구

Overview

Buk District is administrative division of Gwangju, South Korea — KO 대한민국 광주광역시의 자치구.

It is located in Gwangju, South Korea.

Established in 1980-00-00.

The population is about 427,114 (2021).

It covers about 122 square kilometre.

Also known as: Buk-gu

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Basic Data

  • Country South Korea
  • Located in Gwangju
  • Area 122 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    35° 11' 32" N, 126° 55' 28" E
  • Elevation DEM: 90 m
  • Timezone Asia/Seoul
  • Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 424,942
  • Pop. Density 387 p/km²
  • Built-up 1.6%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Won (KRW)
  • Phone Prefix +82

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Alternate Names

ko
북구
en
Buk-gu

Weather in Buk District

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buk District, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 6.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.9 to 11.6 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 194 W/m2.

Temperature
6.3 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NE (45 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,025.5 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 6.3 1.0 45 55 1,025.5 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 5.9 1.0 87 55 1,024.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
12h 9.9 1.5 151 49 1,023.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 46.3 n/a
18h 11.6 1.3 152 58 1,020.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 193.6 n/a
Tomorrow 10.9 1.2 138 62 1,020.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 11.2 n/a
30h 11.2 0.8 118 86 1,018.7 0.55 / 0.55 93 0.0 n/a
36h 13.7 0.4 315 84 1,019.6 0.00 / 0.00 15 50.3 n/a
42h 18.1 4.9 292 43 1,018.0 0.06 / 0.06 0 553.6 n/a
Friday 11.3 1.2 208 78 1,020.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 88.8 n/a
54h 10.9 0.3 246 94 1,020.7 0.00 / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
60h 14.1 2.1 340 73 1,024.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 51.8 n/a
66h 15.8 4.3 340 41 1,023.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 571.0 n/a
Saturday 7.8 1.0 30 63 1,025.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 89.1 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buk District?
Now 6.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.9 to 11.6 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 194 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 Buk District today?
Sunrise around 06:49 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 10h 53m.
What is the local time in Buk District?
Local time is 05:56. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Buk District?
Buk District is a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Buk District?
Population about 424,942.
What is the elevation of Buk District?
DEM 90 m.
Where is Buk District located?
It is at 35.19232, 126.92439 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buk District in?
It is in South Korea.

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Last updated 2025-03-31
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