Location & Surroundings
Kaech’ŏktan is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 69 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Heunghae, 5 km to the east. The national capital Seoul is about 260 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Pohang Airport, 19 km away.
Also known as: 개척단
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° 7' 34" N, 129° 17' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 69 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 42 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:20
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kaech'oktan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kaech'oktan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 5.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.5 to 22.7 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 661 W/m2.
Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
5.3 m/s NE (25 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,017.6 hPa
Clouds
36 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 20.8 | 5.3 | 25 | 68 | 1,017.6 | - / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 5.8 | 38 | 58 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 661.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.9 | 3.3 | 17 | 85 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 152.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.5 | 2.4 | 340 | 89 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.4 | 5.1 | 18 | 70 | 1,013.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 61 | 74.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.6 | 6.5 | 32 | 62 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 3 | 683.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.5 | 4.2 | 9 | 86 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 49 | 147.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.6 | 2.9 | 351 | 90 | 1,014.8 | 0.13 / 0.14 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.8 | 5.9 | 26 | 66 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 8 | 98.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 5.9 | 43 | 59 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 703.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.5 | 3.0 | 47 | 78 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 142.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.3 | 1.8 | 344 | 86 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.1 | 2.5 | 42 | 67 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 101.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kaech'oktan?
Now 20.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 5.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.5 to 22.7 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 661 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 Kaech'oktan today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Kaech'oktan?
Local time is 19:20. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kaech'oktan?
Kaech'oktan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kaech'oktan?
DEM 69 m.
Where is Kaech'oktan located?
It is at 36.12612, 129.29383 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kaech'oktan in?
It is in South Korea.