Location & Surroundings
Ganchon is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 233 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cheongsong gun, 25 km to the south. The national capital Seoul is about 205 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Yechon Ab, 56 km away.
Also known as: 간촌 · Kan-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
36° 39' 7" N, 128° 58' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 233 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 80 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:07
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
ko
간촌
Weather in Ganchon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ganchon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.3 to 25.2 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 697 W/m2.
Temperature
14.3 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NE (45 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,019.6 hPa
Clouds
29 %
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 | 14.3 | 1.2 | 45 | 94 | 1,019.6 | - / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.0 | 1.0 | 93 | 66 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 98.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.2 | 2.5 | 269 | 41 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 697.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.5 | 0.4 | 71 | 86 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 128.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.7 | 0.8 | 296 | 95 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.3 | 1.1 | 270 | 76 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 75.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.5 | 0.7 | 207 | 42 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 616.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.7 | 1.5 | 82 | 84 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 104.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 15.4 | 1.4 | 62 | 96 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.0 | 1.2 | 72 | 75 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 64.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.8 | 3.4 | 101 | 71 | 1,015.9 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 100 | 430.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.9 | 1.6 | 57 | 97 | 1,015.6 | 3.05 / 3.30 | 100 | 23.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.6 | 2.0 | 74 | 98 | 1,012.7 | 2.93 / 6.23 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ganchon?
Now 14.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.3 to 25.2 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 697 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 Ganchon today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Ganchon?
Local time is 12:07. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Ganchon?
Ganchon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ganchon?
DEM 233 m.
Where is Ganchon located?
It is at 36.65183, 128.97662 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ganchon in?
It is in South Korea.