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Incheon-si

KO 인천

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Location & Surroundings

Incheon is a first-order administrative division in South Korea with 3,016,250 inhabitants, at 15 m elevation. The national capital Seoul is 27 km to the east. The nearest airport is Gimpo International Airport, 15 km away.

Also known as: 인천 · 인천시 · 인천광역시 · Ίντσον

Overview

Incheon is city in Seoul Capital Area, South Korea — KO 대한민국 수도권의 광역시.

It is located in South Korea.

Established in 1883-00-00.

The population is about 3,049,315 (2025).

It covers about 1,047 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 7 metre.

Also known as: Inchon, Inch'on, Chemulpo

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Flag Flag of Incheon (1977–1996).svg

Coat of arms

Coat of arms Emblem of Incheon.svg

Locator map

Locator map Incheon in South Korea 2023.svg

Locator map

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Detail map

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Basic Data

  • Country South Korea
  • Located in South Korea
  • Area 1,047 square kilometre
  • Type first-order administrative division (ADM1)
  • a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States

Geography

  • Coordinates
    37° 27' 42" N, 126° 42' 1" E
  • Elevation DEM: 15 m
  • Timezone Asia/Seoul
  • Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 3,016,250
  • Pop. Density 28,516 p/km²
  • Built-up 36.0%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Won (KRW)
  • Phone Prefix +82

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Subdivisions

  • Seo-gu
    second-order administrative division Pop: 544,465
  • Bupyeong-gu
    second-order administrative division Pop: 493,253
  • Namdong-gu
    second-order administrative division Pop: 487,569
  • Michuhol
    second-order administrative division Pop: 410,913
  • Yeonsu-gu
    second-order administrative division Pop: 398,972
  • Gyeyang-gu
    second-order administrative division Pop: 281,172
  • Jung-gu
    second-order administrative division Pop: 136,879
  • Dong-gu
    second-order administrative division Pop: 75,513
  • Ganghwa-gun
    second-order administrative division Pop: 68,891
  • Ongjin-gun
    second-order administrative division Pop: 20,456

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Alternate Names

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인천
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인천시
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인천광역시
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Incheon
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Ίντσον

Weather in Incheon-si

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

Now 17.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.6 to 22.5 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 543 W/m2.

Temperature
17.1 C
Wind
1.5 m/s N (21 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,018.3 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
0.08 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 17.1 1.5 21 69 1,018.3 - / 0.00 97 0.0 n/a
6h 15.6 2.7 360 69 1,017.8 0.00 / 0.00 26 0.0 n/a
12h 16.4 2.7 27 61 1,019.4 0.00 / 0.00 74 51.8 n/a
18h 22.5 0.6 115 51 1,017.3 0.00 / 0.00 14 542.7 n/a
Tomorrow 19.9 4.0 90 62 1,019.0 0.08 / 0.08 99 73.4 n/a
30h 17.8 3.5 64 61 1,019.4 0.00 / 0.01 100 0.0 n/a
36h 17.5 2.8 19 60 1,019.6 0.00 / 0.00 99 17.8 n/a
42h 19.4 3.5 351 54 1,017.4 0.00 / 0.00 77 198.0 n/a
Monday 17.8 2.8 307 69 1,017.8 0.00 / 0.00 5 60.3 n/a
54h 14.5 7.2 326 47 1,018.6 0.00 / 0.00 2 0.0 n/a
60h 14.5 6.1 318 39 1,021.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 51.8 n/a
66h 12.3 10.9 320 26 1,023.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 566.7 n/a
Tuesday 9.3 8.4 330 34 1,028.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 91.4 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Incheon-si?
Now 17.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.6 to 22.5 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 543 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Incheon-si today?
Sunrise around 06:49 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 10h 56m.
What is the local time in Incheon-si?
Local time is 03:38. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Incheon-si?
Incheon-si is a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Incheon-si?
Population about 3,016,250.
What is the elevation of Incheon-si?
DEM 15 m.
Where is Incheon-si located?
It is at 37.46178, 126.70017 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Incheon-si in?
It is in South Korea.

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Last updated 2025-03-29
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