Location & Surroundings
Ch’aegwang-dong is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 361 m elevation. The nearest larger town is T'aebaek, 26 km to the west. The national capital Seoul is about 210 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kangnung Ab, 79 km away.
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
37° 5' 27" N, 129° 15' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 361 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:32
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Ch'aegwang-dong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ch'aegwang-dong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.0 to 16.9 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 183 W/m2.
Temperature
15.9 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SE (126 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,019.3 hPa
Clouds
86 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 15.9 | 1.2 | 126 | 77 | 1,019.3 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.9 | 2.8 | 146 | 86 | 1,015.8 | 0.65 / 0.65 | 20 | 182.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.4 | 2.5 | 218 | 93 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.64 | 70 | 95.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.0 | 2.9 | 256 | 91 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.6 | 4.6 | 267 | 66 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 1 | 84.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.9 | 6.5 | 271 | 52 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 662.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.2 | 3.7 | 269 | 70 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 116.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.9 | 3.3 | 267 | 75 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 14.6 | 1.3 | 268 | 45 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 88.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.6 | 2.5 | 71 | 44 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 669.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.9 | 2.5 | 263 | 74 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 115.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.3 | 2.9 | 270 | 63 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.2 | 1.8 | 342 | 49 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 85.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ch'aegwang-dong?
Now 15.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.0 to 16.9 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 183 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 Ch'aegwang-dong today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Ch'aegwang-dong?
Local time is 15:32. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Ch'aegwang-dong?
Ch'aegwang-dong is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ch'aegwang-dong?
DEM 361 m.
Where is Ch'aegwang-dong located?
It is at 37.09083, 129.26361 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ch'aegwang-dong in?
It is in South Korea.