Location & Surroundings
Chowando is a coastline in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, at 85 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jangheung, 29 km to the north. The national capital Seoul is about 350 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kwangju Ab, 79 km away.
Also known as: 초완도 · Ch’owan-do · Wood Island · Sōkan-to · Ch’owang-do
Overview
Wood Island is island in South Korea.
It is located in South Jeolla, South Korea.
Basic Data
- Country South Korea
- Located in South Jeolla
- Type island (ISL)
- a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
Geography
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Coordinates
34° 25' 20" N, 126° 52' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 85 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 9 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:42
- Sunrise 06:54
- Sunset 17:37
- Day length 10 h 43 min
Alternate Names
ko
초완도
ko
Ch’owan-do
Weather in Chowando
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chowando, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.8 to 16.6 C, max wind 10.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 550 W/m2.
Temperature
16.6 C
Wind
7.7 m/s NW (315 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
17 %
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 | 16.6 | 7.7 | 315 | 79 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.3 | 5.8 | 325 | 74 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 71.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.0 | 7.3 | 310 | 81 | 1,018.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.4 | 8.3 | 331 | 61 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 50.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.8 | 10.0 | 330 | 52 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 550.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.3 | 6.9 | 344 | 57 | 1,029.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 81.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.4 | 4.4 | 342 | 59 | 1,030.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.5 | 6.9 | 2 | 52 | 1,034.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 51.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 11.3 | 6.3 | 350 | 36 | 1,032.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 585.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.9 | 3.9 | 1 | 48 | 1,032.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 88.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.4 | 3.0 | 56 | 49 | 1,032.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.5 | 2.9 | 30 | 43 | 1,033.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 33.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 13.0 | 2.5 | 70 | 40 | 1,030.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 351.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chowando?
Now 16.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.8 to 16.6 C, max wind 10.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 550 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 Chowando today?
Sunrise around 06:54 and sunset around 17:37 (local time). Day length about 10h 43m.
What is the local time in Chowando?
Local time is 23:42. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Chowando?
Chowando is a island.
What is the elevation of Chowando?
DEM 85 m.
Where is Chowando located?
It is at 34.42222, 126.87333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chowando in?
It is in South Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry