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Hoengseong-eup

KO 횡성읍

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Location & Surroundings

Hoengseong-eup is a third-order administrative division in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 130 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wonju, 17 km to the south. The national capital Seoul is 89 km to the west. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 7 km away.

Also known as: 횡성읍 · Hoengsŏng-ŭp

Overview

Hoengseong-eup is town in Hoengseong County, Gangwon, South Korea — KO 강원도 횡성군의 군청소재지 겸 하위행정구역.

It is located in Hoengseong County, South Korea.

It covers about 72 square kilometre.

Also known as: Hoengseong, Hoengsong

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Basic Data

  • Country South Korea
  • Located in Hoengseong County
  • Area 72 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    37° 29' 48" N, 127° 59' 18" E
  • Elevation DEM: 130 m
  • Timezone Asia/Seoul
  • Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 2,602 p/km²
  • Built-up 25.4%
  • Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
  • Currency Won (KRW)
  • Phone Prefix +82

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Alternate Names

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횡성읍
ko
Hoengsŏng-ŭp

Weather in Hoengseong-eup

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hoengseong-eup, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 17.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 18.4 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 79 W/m2.

Temperature
17.2 C
Wind
0.9 m/s E (87 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,019.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 17.2 0.9 87 67 1,019.9 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 17.1 0.5 258 80 1,020.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 6.5 n/a
12h 18.4 0.4 163 81 1,018.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 79.0 n/a
18h 16.3 0.5 92 82 1,018.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 41.4 n/a
Tomorrow 13.6 0.9 122 90 1,018.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
30h 18.1 0.6 230 76 1,018.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 49.3 n/a
36h 24.7 2.5 254 46 1,015.0 0.00 / 0.00 4 617.3 n/a
42h 14.4 0.8 78 78 1,017.0 0.00 / 0.00 1 173.5 n/a
Monday 12.4 0.4 67 94 1,017.3 0.00 / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
54h 18.4 0.6 274 70 1,018.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 101.9 n/a
60h 22.9 2.7 251 40 1,016.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 739.0 n/a
66h 13.2 1.0 110 70 1,018.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 178.6 n/a
Tuesday 11.4 1.2 79 77 1,018.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hoengseong-eup?
Now 17.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 18.4 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 79 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 Hoengseong-eup today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 35m.
What is the local time in Hoengseong-eup?
Local time is 13:34. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Hoengseong-eup?
Hoengseong-eup is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Hoengseong-eup?
DEM 130 m.
Where is Hoengseong-eup located?
It is at 37.49670, 127.98826 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hoengseong-eup in?
It is in South Korea.

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Last updated 2014-01-22
geonames https://www.geonames.org/6794111