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Changwon

KO 창원시

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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

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Locator map

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Detail map

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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

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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 21.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 25.4 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 523 W/m2.

Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NE (57 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,020.3 hPa
Clouds
19 %
Precip
0.24 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 21.7 1.8 57 76 1,020.3 - / 0.00 19 0.0 n/a
6h 25.4 4.3 107 56 1,017.3 0.00 / 0.00 27 522.8 n/a
12h 20.5 1.3 90 77 1,018.7 0.00 / 0.00 48 91.8 n/a
18h 19.5 0.9 69 83 1,016.4 0.00 / 0.00 52 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 21.4 1.6 134 78 1,014.2 0.24 / 0.24 77 44.4 n/a
30h 22.4 4.4 283 86 1,009.5 2.32 / 2.57 80 214.8 n/a
36h 17.0 2.2 316 87 1,012.3 0.00 / 0.49 0 64.3 n/a
42h 14.9 3.9 304 79 1,014.3 0.00 / 0.00 3 0.0 n/a
Wednesday 14.9 4.7 326 39 1,018.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 81.3 n/a
54h 18.8 5.2 339 22 1,018.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 670.6 n/a
60h 12.3 1.6 348 41 1,021.0 0.00 / 0.00 5 110.8 n/a
66h 10.1 1.8 339 51 1,021.6 0.00 / 0.00 33 0.0 n/a
Thursday 14.5 1.3 333 46 1,022.9 0.00 / 0.00 24 75.8 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Changwon?
Now 21.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 25.4 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 523 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of 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 17:43. 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.

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Last updated 2023-11-27
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