Location & Surroundings
Chŏngja is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 166 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Heunghae, 15 km to the east. The national capital Seoul is about 250 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Pohang Airport, 28 km away.
Also known as: 정자
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
36° 9' 13" N, 129° 11' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 166 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 167 p/km²
- Built-up 5.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:53
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 11 h 39 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chongja
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chongja, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.5 to 23.0 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 662 W/m2.
Temperature
21.0 C
Wind
2.1 m/s E (78 deg)
Humidity
36 %
Pressure
1,020.4 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 | 21.0 | 2.1 | 78 | 36 | 1,020.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.0 | 0.4 | 272 | 73 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 113.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.5 | 1.4 | 270 | 83 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.5 | 1.2 | 269 | 54 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 86.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.0 | 1.1 | 126 | 34 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 662.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.5 | 0.2 | 220 | 79 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 112.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.8 | 1.2 | 275 | 83 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.2 | 0.9 | 258 | 55 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 85.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.1 | 0.9 | 153 | 33 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 628.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.8 | 0.5 | 297 | 73 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 111.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.8 | 1.5 | 282 | 66 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.8 | 1.2 | 284 | 50 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 51.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.5 | 1.6 | 168 | 47 | 1,017.6 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 8 | 471.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chongja?
Now 21.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.5 to 23.0 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 662 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 Chongja today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Chongja?
Local time is 22:53. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Chongja?
Chongja is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chongja?
DEM 166 m.
Where is Chongja located?
It is at 36.15362, 129.18606 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chongja in?
It is in South Korea.