Location & Surroundings
Heunghae is a town in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea with 36,080 inhabitants, at 22 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pohang, 9 km to the south. The national capital Seoul is about 265 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Pohang Airport, 15 km away.
Also known as: 흥해 · Ŭich’ang · Kōkai · Heung-hai · Hŭnghae · Funhai
Overview
Heunghae is human settlement in South Korea.
It is located in North Gyeongsang, South Korea.
Basic Data
- Country South Korea
- Located in North Gyeongsang
- Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 6' 34" N, 129° 20' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 22 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Population 36,080
- Pop. Density 5,316 p/km²
- Built-up 33.3%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:46
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Subdivisions
Alternate Names
ko
흥해
Weather in Heunghae
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Heunghae, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.0 C with overcast skies and a 5.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 23.3 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 502 W/m2.
Temperature
21.0 C
Wind
5.3 m/s NE (32 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,020.3 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 21.0 | 5.3 | 32 | 74 | 1,020.3 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.0 | 6.0 | 41 | 77 | 1,020.7 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 99 | 67.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.3 | 6.7 | 37 | 63 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 32 | 501.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.5 | 5.7 | 27 | 74 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 44 | 137.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.2 | 3.6 | 360 | 82 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.5 | 6.0 | 17 | 66 | 1,017.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 12 | 89.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.1 | 5.7 | 26 | 60 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 718.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.0 | 3.9 | 8 | 81 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 151.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 16.7 | 3.0 | 346 | 87 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.8 | 5.2 | 16 | 73 | 1,013.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 17 | 98.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.1 | 6.5 | 27 | 61 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 0 | 692.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.6 | 5.3 | 14 | 82 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 147.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.0 | 4.1 | 1 | 86 | 1,015.7 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Heunghae?
Now 21.0 C with overcast skies and a 5.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 23.3 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 502 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 Heunghae today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Heunghae?
Local time is 13:46. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Heunghae?
Heunghae is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Heunghae?
Population about 36,080.
What is the elevation of Heunghae?
DEM 22 m.
Where is Heunghae located?
It is at 36.10945, 129.34517 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Heunghae in?
It is in South Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry