Location & Surroundings
Hwajang is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 134 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mungyeong, 12 km to the southwest. The national capital Seoul is about 150 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Yechon Ab, 9 km away.
Also known as: 화장
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
36° 41' 9" N, 128° 16' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 134 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 134 p/km²
- Built-up 5.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:06
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 12 h 36 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
화장
Weather in Hwajang
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hwajang, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.3 to 23.6 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 597 W/m2.
Temperature
14.3 C
Wind
1.2 m/s N (360 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,021.3 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 14.3 | 1.2 | 360 | 74 | 1,021.3 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.8 | 0.7 | 119 | 66 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 84.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 0.5 | 154 | 53 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 597.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.1 | 1.1 | 37 | 72 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 133.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.0 | 0.3 | 49 | 90 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.3 | 0.8 | 180 | 72 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 94.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.1 | 2.3 | 299 | 52 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 608.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.6 | 1.7 | 328 | 76 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 129.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 15.0 | 1.8 | 329 | 79 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.3 | 1.0 | 319 | 69 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 45.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.1 | 2.3 | 313 | 53 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 569.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.7 | 0.8 | 357 | 83 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 136.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 14.4 | 0.6 | 11 | 90 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hwajang?
Now 14.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.3 to 23.6 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 597 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 Hwajang today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 36m.
What is the local time in Hwajang?
Local time is 11:06. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Hwajang?
Hwajang is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Hwajang?
DEM 134 m.
Where is Hwajang located?
It is at 36.68582, 128.27548 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hwajang in?
It is in South Korea.