Location & Surroundings
Choch’on-dong is a settlement in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, at 8 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gunsan, 2 km to the west. The national capital Seoul is about 180 km to the north. The nearest airport is Gunsan Airport, 13 km away.
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
35° 58' 15" N, 126° 44' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 8 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6,132 p/km²
- Built-up 41.4%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:35
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 12 h 33 min
Nearby
Weather in Choch'on-dong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Choch'on-dong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 24.0 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 674 W/m2.
Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
1.2 m/s S (159 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,019.8 hPa
Clouds
93 %
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 | 21.4 | 1.2 | 159 | 72 | 1,019.8 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 4.0 | 289 | 59 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 674.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.6 | 2.1 | 336 | 71 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 142.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.0 | 1.5 | 45 | 82 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.5 | 1.8 | 83 | 73 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 81.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 4.6 | 319 | 70 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 455.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.9 | 2.6 | 354 | 60 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 157.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.1 | 1.6 | 39 | 67 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.6 | 1.3 | 47 | 64 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 101.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 4.4 | 299 | 49 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 769.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.3 | 2.5 | 13 | 67 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 192.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.4 | 2.4 | 51 | 75 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.5 | 2.7 | 62 | 68 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 91.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Choch'on-dong?
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 24.0 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 674 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 Choch'on-dong today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 33m.
What is the local time in Choch'on-dong?
Local time is 14:35. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Choch'on-dong?
Choch'on-dong is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Choch'on-dong?
DEM 8 m.
Where is Choch'on-dong located?
It is at 35.97083, 126.73583 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Choch'on-dong in?
It is in South Korea.