Location & Surroundings
Gitdaebong is a peak in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, at 470 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hwasun, 9 km to the northwest. The national capital Seoul is about 285 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kwangju Ab, 25 km away.
Also known as: 깃대봉 · Kittae-bong
Overview
Gitdaebong is mountain in South Korea.
It is located in South Jeolla, South Korea.
Basic Data
- Country South Korea
- Located in South Jeolla
- Type peak (PK)
- a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
Geography
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Coordinates
34° 59' 21" N, 127° 1' 32" E
- Elevation 470 m (DEM: 453 m)
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:10
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Alternate Names
ko
깃대봉
Weather in Gitdaebong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitdaebong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 26.3 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 687 W/m2.
Temperature
18.8 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SE (130 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
63 %
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 | 18.8 | 0.9 | 130 | 89 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.1 | 1.2 | 97 | 94 | 1,014.1 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.6 | 0.6 | 124 | 75 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 85.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.3 | 3.0 | 290 | 51 | 1,012.2 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 27 | 686.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.5 | 1.6 | 315 | 94 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 135.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.3 | 3.6 | 323 | 87 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.6 | 3.4 | 352 | 54 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 39.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.7 | 5.9 | 346 | 35 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 699.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 12.9 | 2.3 | 342 | 68 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 143.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.5 | 2.4 | 350 | 75 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.3 | 2.6 | 352 | 45 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 92.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.9 | 4.1 | 351 | 32 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 736.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 11.7 | 2.0 | 2 | 66 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 154.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitdaebong?
Now 18.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 26.3 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 687 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 Gitdaebong today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Gitdaebong?
Local time is 03:10. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Gitdaebong?
Gitdaebong is a peak.
What is the elevation of Gitdaebong?
Elevation about 470 m. DEM 453 m.
Where is Gitdaebong located?
It is at 34.98915, 127.02568 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitdaebong in?
It is in South Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry