Location & Surroundings
Gigye-myeon is a fourth-order administrative division in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 57 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yeonil, 15 km to the southeast. The national capital Seoul is about 255 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Pohang Airport, 24 km away.
Also known as: 기계면
Overview
Gigye-myeon is a myeon.
It is located in Buk-gu, South Korea.
It covers about 92 square kilometre.
Basic Data
- Country South Korea
- Located in Buk-gu
- Area 92 square kilometre
- Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
- a subdivision of a third-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 4' 33" N, 129° 10' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 57 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 291 p/km²
- Built-up 8.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:54
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Alternate Names
ko
기계면
Weather in Gigye-myeon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gigye-myeon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.3 to 21.1 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 665 W/m2.
Temperature
11.7 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NW (295 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,017.9 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 | 11.7 | 1.2 | 295 | 61 | 1,017.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.3 | 1.9 | 281 | 67 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.0 | 1.8 | 278 | 56 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 87.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.1 | 2.8 | 77 | 34 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 665.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.8 | 0.4 | 312 | 71 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 114.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.4 | 1.3 | 273 | 78 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.2 | 1.3 | 263 | 54 | 1,025.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 85.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 0.9 | 219 | 32 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 659.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 13.5 | 0.4 | 223 | 77 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 113.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.5 | 1.4 | 275 | 80 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.9 | 1.2 | 262 | 50 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 86.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.9 | 1.2 | 119 | 30 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 660.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 14.6 | 0.5 | 337 | 78 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 109.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gigye-myeon?
Now 11.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.3 to 21.1 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 665 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 Gigye-myeon today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Gigye-myeon?
Local time is 07:54. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Gigye-myeon?
Gigye-myeon is a fourth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Gigye-myeon?
DEM 57 m.
Where is Gigye-myeon located?
It is at 36.07586, 129.18229 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gigye-myeon in?
It is in South Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Official website gigye.ipohang.org