Location & Surroundings
Chigyŏng is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 394 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gangneung, 34 km to the northeast. The national capital Seoul is about 155 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kangnung Ab, 36 km away.
Also known as: 지경
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° 28' 0" N, 128° 45' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 394 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 71 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:43
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
지경
ko
Chigyŏng
Weather in Chigyong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chigyong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.6 to 23.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 704 W/m2.
Temperature
17.5 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SE (154 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,019.9 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 17.5 | 0.7 | 154 | 70 | 1,019.9 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.9 | 1.9 | 266 | 46 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 703.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.4 | 1.5 | 257 | 88 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 126.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.6 | 1.1 | 269 | 97 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.6 | 1.3 | 244 | 69 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 99.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 1.9 | 73 | 48 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 614.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.1 | 1.3 | 67 | 92 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 103.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.6 | 1.5 | 32 | 98 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.1 | 1.3 | 65 | 95 | 1,020.6 | 0.67 / 0.67 | 100 | 16.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.9 | 1.4 | 76 | 89 | 1,017.7 | 0.51 / 1.18 | 100 | 201.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.9 | 0.6 | 252 | 95 | 1,016.6 | 1.35 / 2.53 | 100 | 33.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.3 | 0.5 | 12 | 98 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 2.36 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 14.8 | 0.4 | 82 | 90 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 97 | 36.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chigyong?
Now 17.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.6 to 23.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 704 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 Chigyong today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Chigyong?
Local time is 15:43. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Chigyong?
Chigyong is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chigyong?
DEM 394 m.
Where is Chigyong located?
It is at 37.46660, 128.75090 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chigyong in?
It is in South Korea.