Location & Surroundings
Chi-ch’on is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 173 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wonju, 7 km to the east. The national capital Seoul is 82 km to the west. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 11 km away.
Also known as: 지촌
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° 21' 50" N, 127° 52' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 173 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 99 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:06
- Sunrise 06:46
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 10 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
지촌
ko
Chi-ch’on
Weather in Chi-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chi-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 0.7 to 13.5 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 567 W/m2.
Temperature
12.4 C
Wind
1.8 m/s W (278 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,016.9 hPa
Clouds
38 %
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 | 12.4 | 1.8 | 278 | 85 | 1,016.9 | - / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.0 | 2.4 | 290 | 49 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 55.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.5 | 6.3 | 302 | 38 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 566.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 3.8 | 1.6 | 289 | 47 | 1,026.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 83.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 0.7 | 1.2 | 270 | 50 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.9 | 0.8 | 241 | 30 | 1,028.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 57.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.2 | 2.4 | 291 | 27 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 571.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 3.2 | 0.7 | 78 | 48 | 1,026.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 82.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 2.8 | 0.8 | 52 | 50 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.5 | 0.8 | 95 | 50 | 1,024.8 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 63 | 25.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.3 | 1.7 | 188 | 41 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 373.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.6 | 1.2 | 166 | 49 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 20.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 7.5 | 0.6 | 129 | 91 | 1,018.6 | 2.50 / 2.50 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chi-ch'on?
Now 12.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 0.7 to 13.5 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 567 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 Chi-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:46 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 10h 52m.
What is the local time in Chi-ch'on?
Local time is 13:06. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Chi-ch'on?
Chi-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chi-ch'on?
DEM 173 m.
Where is Chi-ch'on located?
It is at 37.36390, 127.87270 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chi-ch'on in?
It is in South Korea.