Location & Surroundings
Gotan is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 36 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hwawon, 14 km to the east. The national capital Seoul is about 235 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Daegu International Airport, 31 km away.
Also known as: 고탄
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° 45' 41" N, 128° 21' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 36 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 123 p/km²
- Built-up 6.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:27
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 11 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
고탄
Weather in Gotan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gotan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.3 to 22.3 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 3.0 mm. Solar peaks near 465 W/m2.
Temperature
19.1 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NW (302 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,016.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
2.99 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 | 19.1 | 1.1 | 302 | 97 | 1,016.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.2 | 1.8 | 354 | 85 | 1,019.6 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 52.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 2.4 | 35 | 54 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 464.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.0 | 0.4 | 216 | 63 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 45.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.3 | 1.0 | 321 | 95 | 1,020.3 | 2.99 / 2.99 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.0 | 0.2 | 255 | 91 | 1,020.7 | 0.13 / 3.12 | 100 | 11.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.1 | 0.2 | 194 | 94 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 1.20 | 100 | 30.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.2 | 1.6 | 177 | 99 | 1,013.9 | 5.55 / 6.75 | 100 | 1.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.5 | 0.7 | 309 | 97 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 2.38 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.4 | 2.2 | 314 | 69 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 60.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.7 | 5.7 | 312 | 47 | 1,017.6 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 4 | 423.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.1 | 3.9 | 322 | 66 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 92.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 6.0 | 2.2 | 337 | 68 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gotan?
Now 19.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.3 to 22.3 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 3.0 mm. Solar peaks near 465 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gotan today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 11h 13m.
What is the local time in Gotan?
Local time is 11:27. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Gotan?
Gotan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gotan?
DEM 36 m.
Where is Gotan located?
It is at 35.76147, 128.35360 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gotan in?
It is in South Korea.