Location & Surroundings
Chogokcheon is a stream in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 12 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Heunghae, 3 km to the west. The national capital Seoul is about 265 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Pohang Airport, 15 km away.
Also known as: 초곡천 · Ch’ogok-ch’ŏn
Overview
Chogokcheon is natural watercourse in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.
It is located in North Gyeongsang, South Korea.
Basic Data
- Country South Korea
- Located in North Gyeongsang
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 7' 7" N, 129° 22' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 12 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 144 p/km²
- Built-up 4.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:49
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
초곡천
Weather in Chogokcheon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chogokcheon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 20.3 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 351 W/m2.
Temperature
20.3 C
Wind
2.5 m/s SW (233 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 20.3 | 2.5 | 233 | 77 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.7 | 3.7 | 268 | 78 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.4 | 3.8 | 278 | 58 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 17.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.3 | 3.2 | 285 | 29 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 351.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.1 | 3.8 | 291 | 41 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 129.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.0 | 3.0 | 289 | 58 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.2 | 2.0 | 309 | 46 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 94.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.5 | 2.1 | 61 | 41 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 687.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.2 | 1.0 | 355 | 60 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 125.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.5 | 1.9 | 350 | 67 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.9 | 3.1 | 73 | 57 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 42.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.0 | 4.1 | 80 | 55 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 327.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 17.4 | 3.3 | 73 | 64 | 1,021.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 43.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chogokcheon?
Now 20.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 20.3 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 351 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 Chogokcheon today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Chogokcheon?
Local time is 04:49. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Chogokcheon?
Chogokcheon is a stream.
What is the elevation of Chogokcheon?
DEM 12 m.
Where is Chogokcheon located?
It is at 36.11849, 129.37790 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chogokcheon in?
It is in South Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry