Location & Surroundings
Gigang is a settlement in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, at 32 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Damyang, 8 km to the northeast. The national capital Seoul is about 255 km to the north. The nearest airport is Gwangju Airport, 18 km away.
Also known as: 기강
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
35° 16' 25" N, 126° 55' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 32 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 79 p/km²
- Built-up 7.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:41
- Sunrise 06:29
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 11 h 42 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
기강
Weather in Gigang
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gigang, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 10.5 to 19.3 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 682 W/m2.
Temperature
10.7 C
Wind
1.4 m/s N (22 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,016.0 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 10.7 | 1.4 | 22 | 76 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.3 | 2.1 | 17 | 58 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 78.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.3 | 5.0 | 333 | 45 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 681.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.5 | 1.3 | 357 | 70 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 135.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.5 | 1.1 | 67 | 79 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.7 | 0.9 | 34 | 64 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 76.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.1 | 3.9 | 336 | 38 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 671.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.5 | 1.3 | 37 | 72 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 132.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 11.0 | 1.3 | 74 | 78 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.9 | 1.2 | 72 | 60 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 76.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.4 | 1.3 | 310 | 39 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 669.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.9 | 0.9 | 71 | 76 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 128.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 12.1 | 1.1 | 80 | 84 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gigang?
Now 10.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 10.5 to 19.3 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 682 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 Gigang today?
Sunrise around 06:29 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Gigang?
Local time is 10:41. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Gigang?
Gigang is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gigang?
DEM 32 m.
Where is Gigang located?
It is at 35.27374, 126.91932 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gigang in?
It is in South Korea.