Location & Surroundings
Dong-chon is a settlement in Incheon, South Korea, at 20 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ganghwa-gun, 17 km to the northeast. The national capital Seoul is 53 km to the east. The nearest airport is Incheon International, 17 km away.
Also known as: 동촌 · Tong-ch’on
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° 37' 0" N, 126° 23' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 20 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 87 p/km²
- Built-up 4.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:10
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 11 h 42 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Dong-chon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dong-chon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.1 C with overcast skies and a 8.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 18.4 C, max wind 10.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 619 W/m2.
Temperature
17.1 C
Wind
8.5 m/s W (285 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 17.1 | 8.5 | 285 | 63 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.5 | 7.1 | 298 | 69 | 1,013.5 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 49 | 46.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.4 | 10.6 | 313 | 45 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 3 | 618.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.2 | 7.5 | 311 | 54 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 134.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.8 | 5.5 | 315 | 54 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.2 | 3.4 | 330 | 49 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 74.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.3 | 5.3 | 252 | 49 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 655.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.5 | 5.7 | 307 | 56 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 129.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.7 | 3.8 | 342 | 65 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.8 | 2.5 | 28 | 60 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 72.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.4 | 3.8 | 265 | 47 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 651.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.5 | 1.3 | 289 | 53 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 130.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.7 | 2.0 | 36 | 56 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dong-chon?
Now 17.1 C with overcast skies and a 8.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 18.4 C, max wind 10.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 619 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 Dong-chon today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Dong-chon?
Local time is 13:10. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Dong-chon?
Dong-chon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dong-chon?
DEM 20 m.
Where is Dong-chon located?
It is at 37.61667, 126.38556 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dong-chon in?
It is in South Korea.