Flag

Changwon

KO 창원시

Globe

Location & Surroundings

Changwon is a city in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea with 1,025,702 inhabitants, at 27 m elevation. The national capital Seoul is about 300 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Jinhae Airport, 10 km away.

Also known as: 창원시 · Чханвон · 昌原市 · Ch'angwŏn · تشانغوون · چانگ‌وون

Overview

Changwon is specific city in South Gyeongsang, South Korea — KO 대한민국 경상남도의 도청 소재지이자 특례시.

It is located in South Gyeongsang, South Korea.

The population is about 1,009,998 (2023).

It covers about 736 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 2 metre.

Also known as: Changwon-si, Changwon City

Media

Image

Image Changwon-View from Daeamsan.jpg

Locator map

Locator map South Gyeongsang-Changwon.svg

Detail map

Detail map Changwon-detail.png

Banner

Banner Masan Harbor banner.jpg

Basic Data

  • Country South Korea
  • Located in South Gyeongsang
  • Area 736 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
  • seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    35° 13' 41" N, 128° 40' 52" E
  • Elevation DEM: 27 m
  • Timezone Asia/Seoul
  • Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 1,025,702
  • Pop. Density 9,483 p/km²
  • Built-up 34.6%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Won (KRW)
  • Phone Prefix +82

Sun & Local Time

Subdivisions

Alternate Names

ko
창원시
ru ce uk
Чханвон
zh ja
昌原市
pl
Ch'angwŏn
ar
تشانغوون
fa
چانگ‌وون
cs
Čchangwon
hu
Cshangvon
ur
چانگوون
yue
昌原
Shōgen
eo
Ĉangvono
Sangwon
Ch’angwŏn
he
צנגוון
bg
Чангуон
lt
Čangvonas
pnb
چانگون
mn
Чанвон

Weather in Changwon

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

Now 20.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 25.6 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 519 W/m2.

Temperature
20.2 C
Wind
1.4 m/s N (13 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,018.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 20.2 1.4 13 84 1,018.8 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 21.6 1.7 54 76 1,020.4 1.00 / 1.00 18 53.0 n/a
12h 25.6 4.1 103 56 1,017.5 0.00 / 0.00 49 518.7 n/a
18h 20.3 1.4 96 79 1,018.7 0.00 / 0.00 11 76.7 n/a
Tomorrow 19.1 0.8 81 85 1,016.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
30h 21.3 1.6 139 77 1,014.2 0.06 / 0.06 94 47.1 n/a
36h 21.6 3.6 305 83 1,009.5 3.22 / 3.28 52 223.2 n/a
42h 16.4 2.1 310 84 1,012.6 0.00 / 0.08 0 81.9 n/a
Tuesday 16.2 5.1 302 73 1,014.2 0.00 / 0.06 18 0.0 n/a
54h 14.9 4.9 323 36 1,018.8 0.00 / 0.04 0 81.5 n/a
60h 18.6 4.8 331 23 1,018.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 667.4 n/a
66h 12.4 1.6 332 42 1,021.3 0.00 / 0.00 5 109.9 n/a
Wednesday 10.5 1.3 324 53 1,021.8 0.00 / 0.00 43 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Changwon?
Now 20.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 25.6 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 519 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 Changwon today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 11h 29m.
What is the local time in Changwon?
Local time is 11:15. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Changwon?
Changwon is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Changwon?
Population about 1,025,702.
What is the elevation of Changwon?
DEM 27 m.
Where is Changwon located?
It is at 35.22806, 128.68111 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Changwon in?
It is in South Korea.

Links

Sources

Last updated 2023-11-27
geonames https://www.geonames.org/1846326
Web

GeoView