Location & Surroundings
Kang-ch’on is a settlement in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, at 7 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Goseong, 8 km to the west. The national capital Seoul is about 315 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Jinhae Airport, 31 km away.
Also known as: 강촌
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° 59' 35" N, 128° 24' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 7 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 316 p/km²
- Built-up 12.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:28
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 26 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kang-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kang-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 25.9 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 747 W/m2.
Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
3.6 m/s NE (38 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,017.8 hPa
Clouds
68 %
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 | 22.3 | 3.6 | 38 | 74 | 1,017.8 | - / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.9 | 5.6 | 92 | 50 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 746.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.3 | 5.6 | 50 | 62 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 157.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.2 | 4.0 | 11 | 82 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.3 | 5.4 | 35 | 66 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 90.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.3 | 6.9 | 73 | 55 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 610.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.3 | 6.5 | 47 | 70 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 120.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.7 | 6.0 | 40 | 75 | 1,018.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.3 | 5.3 | 40 | 86 | 1,019.7 | 1.98 / 1.99 | 100 | 18.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.0 | 5.3 | 49 | 83 | 1,018.7 | 0.41 / 2.40 | 100 | 64.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.1 | 3.6 | 30 | 83 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 23 | 19.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.0 | 3.7 | 11 | 92 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.4 | 4.3 | 22 | 71 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 97.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kang-ch'on?
Now 22.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 25.9 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 747 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 Kang-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Kang-ch'on?
Local time is 17:28. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kang-ch'on?
Kang-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kang-ch'on?
DEM 7 m.
Where is Kang-ch'on located?
It is at 34.99302, 128.40667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kang-ch'on in?
It is in South Korea.