Location & Surroundings
Changchon is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 116 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gimcheon, 9 km to the east. The national capital Seoul is about 185 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Yechon Ab, 60 km away.
Also known as: 창촌 · Ch’ang-ch’on
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° 9' 19" N, 128° 1' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 116 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 463 p/km²
- Built-up 13.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:26
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Changchon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Changchon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.4 to 23.1 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 517 W/m2.
Temperature
15.3 C
Wind
0.7 m/s E (70 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,021.3 hPa
Clouds
44 %
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 | 15.3 | 0.7 | 70 | 95 | 1,021.3 | - / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.4 | 1.8 | 68 | 74 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 54.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 2.4 | 86 | 67 | 1,019.3 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 51 | 516.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.5 | 1.3 | 102 | 88 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 0 | 113.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.4 | 0.4 | 133 | 94 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.2 | 1.1 | 68 | 73 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 98.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.0 | 1.8 | 33 | 44 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 729.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.5 | 0.5 | 278 | 75 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 164.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 13.9 | 0.6 | 297 | 89 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.3 | 1.0 | 66 | 69 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 96.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.2 | 1.7 | 82 | 40 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 723.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.4 | 0.8 | 100 | 77 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 159.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 13.9 | 0.6 | 130 | 87 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Changchon?
Now 15.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.4 to 23.1 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 517 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 Changchon today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Changchon?
Local time is 13:26. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Changchon?
Changchon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Changchon?
DEM 116 m.
Where is Changchon located?
It is at 36.15530, 128.03180 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Changchon in?
It is in South Korea.