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Jongno District

KO 종로구

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Location & Surroundings

Jongno-gu is a second-order administrative division in Seoul, South Korea with 138,879 inhabitants, at 46 m elevation. The nearest airport is Gimpo International Airport, 16 km away.

Also known as: 종로구 · Jongro

Overview

Jongno District is one of the districts (gu) of Seoul, Republic of Korea — KO 대한민국 서울특별시의 도심권 자치구.

It is located in Seoul, South Korea.

The population is about 139,497 (2023).

It covers about 24 square kilometre.

Also known as: Jongno-gu

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Basic Data

  • Country South Korea
  • Located in Seoul
  • Area 24 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    37° 34' 22" N, 126° 58' 45" E
  • Elevation DEM: 46 m
  • Timezone Asia/Seoul
  • Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 138,879
  • Pop. Density 22,934 p/km²
  • Built-up 37.9%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Won (KRW)
  • Phone Prefix +82

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Alternate Names

ko
종로구
en
Jongno-gu
Jongro

Weather in Jongno District

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

Now 25.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 25.6 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 269 W/m2.

Temperature
25.6 C
Wind
0.9 m/s E (101 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,019.6 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 25.6 0.9 101 37 1,019.6 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 22.7 0.2 358 51 1,020.5 0.00 / 0.00 86 72.5 n/a
12h 20.8 0.9 93 56 1,019.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
18h 22.0 0.7 164 52 1,019.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 40.2 n/a
Tomorrow 24.5 1.2 215 47 1,017.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 269.3 n/a
30h 22.1 0.3 217 62 1,018.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 108.5 n/a
36h 20.5 0.3 307 71 1,017.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
42h 22.4 1.2 342 58 1,017.6 0.00 / 0.00 88 62.3 n/a
Monday 26.8 5.1 314 26 1,015.3 0.00 / 0.00 5 721.7 n/a
54h 20.6 2.3 310 47 1,016.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 186.0 n/a
60h 17.5 0.4 25 59 1,016.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
66h 19.9 0.4 75 51 1,017.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 102.2 n/a
Tuesday 26.1 2.4 295 27 1,015.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 752.8 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Jongno District?
Now 25.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 25.6 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 269 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 Jongno District today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 37m.
What is the local time in Jongno District?
Local time is 22:06. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Jongno District?
Jongno District is a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Jongno District?
Population about 138,879.
What is the elevation of Jongno District?
DEM 46 m.
Where is Jongno District located?
It is at 37.57290, 126.97928 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jongno District in?
It is in South Korea.

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Last updated 2025-03-31
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