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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 9.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.9 to 14.7 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 529 W/m2.

Temperature
9.9 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NE (52 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,017.0 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 9.9 1.2 52 81 1,017.0 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 10.6 0.6 318 77 1,016.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
12h 11.4 2.2 305 66 1,019.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 44.0 n/a
18h 14.7 5.7 307 26 1,019.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 528.9 n/a
Tomorrow 11.0 1.5 305 33 1,023.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 77.0 n/a
30h 9.3 0.4 256 36 1,024.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
36h 10.4 1.3 120 34 1,026.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 37.2 n/a
42h 14.6 2.0 208 48 1,024.6 0.00 / 0.00 73 286.2 n/a
Tuesday 12.7 1.4 127 62 1,026.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 52.1 n/a
54h 10.9 1.2 79 67 1,027.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
60h 11.5 1.5 93 61 1,027.4 0.00 / 0.00 96 34.8 n/a
66h 15.7 2.3 121 34 1,022.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 318.8 n/a
Wednesday 13.7 1.2 99 45 1,022.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 46.2 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Jongno District?
Now 9.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.9 to 14.7 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 529 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 06:56 and sunset around 17:34 (local time). Day length about 10h 38m.
What is the local time in Jongno District?
Local time is 09:13. 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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