Location & Surroundings
Kanch’ŏn is a settlement in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, at 28 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yeosu, 23 km to the northeast. The national capital Seoul is about 330 km to the north. The nearest airport is Yeosu/Suncheon Airport, 28 km away.
Also known as: 간천 · Kanch’ŏn-ni
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
34° 36' 37" N, 127° 29' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 28 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 57 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:46
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
간천
ko
Kanch’ŏn
Weather in Kanch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.0 C with overcast skies and a 4.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 22.6 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 139 W/m2.
Temperature
22.0 C
Wind
4.1 m/s NE (54 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,008.5 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 | 22.0 | 4.1 | 54 | 84 | 1,008.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.9 | 3.7 | 38 | 89 | 1,006.7 | 2.71 / 2.71 | 100 | 139.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.1 | 1.5 | 289 | 88 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 1.11 | 100 | 13.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.2 | 2.7 | 304 | 88 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.6 | 2.4 | 343 | 81 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 67.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.2 | 1.3 | 263 | 66 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 349.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 1.5 | 305 | 72 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 38.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.3 | 2.5 | 318 | 75 | 1,012.3 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.4 | 2.7 | 42 | 71 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 89 | 33.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.4 | 2.1 | 137 | 72 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 5 | 454.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.4 | 2.9 | 110 | 81 | 1,013.2 | 0.35 / 0.41 | 24 | 149.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.3 | 2.9 | 39 | 85 | 1,012.6 | 0.60 / 1.01 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.3 | 2.4 | 30 | 82 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 88.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanch'on?
Now 22.0 C with overcast skies and a 4.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 22.6 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 139 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 Kanch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Kanch'on?
Local time is 19:46. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kanch'on?
Kanch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kanch'on?
DEM 28 m.
Where is Kanch'on located?
It is at 34.61030, 127.48616 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanch'on in?
It is in South Korea.