Location & Surroundings
Ch’ang-ch’on is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 436 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wonju, 21 km to the northwest. The national capital Seoul is about 110 km to the west. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 26 km away.
Also known as: 창촌
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° 15' 4" N, 128° 8' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 436 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 199 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:25
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
창촌
ko
Ch’ang-ch’on
Weather in Ch'ang-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ch'ang-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.7 to 25.7 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 724 W/m2.
Temperature
15.0 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NE (64 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,021.4 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 | 15.0 | 1.5 | 64 | 92 | 1,021.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.7 | 1.3 | 52 | 96 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.4 | 1.0 | 72 | 68 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 99.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.7 | 1.4 | 283 | 37 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 724.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.9 | 1.2 | 56 | 73 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 160.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.7 | 1.2 | 62 | 90 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.2 | 1.2 | 100 | 53 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 99.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.4 | 2.5 | 81 | 35 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 719.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 14.4 | 1.8 | 65 | 83 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 156.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.0 | 1.5 | 58 | 91 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.8 | 1.2 | 82 | 68 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 96.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.6 | 0.5 | 217 | 43 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 707.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.0 | 1.5 | 96 | 79 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 151.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ch'ang-ch'on?
Now 15.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.7 to 25.7 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 724 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'ang-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Ch'ang-ch'on?
Local time is 07:25. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Ch'ang-ch'on?
Ch'ang-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ch'ang-ch'on?
DEM 436 m.
Where is Ch'ang-ch'on located?
It is at 37.25110, 128.14140 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ch'ang-ch'on in?
It is in South Korea.