Location & Surroundings
Kangjŏng is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 48 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Waegwan, less than 2 km away. The national capital Seoul is about 215 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Daegu International Airport, 27 km away.
Also known as: 강정
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
35° 59' 12" N, 128° 23' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 48 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 578 p/km²
- Built-up 15.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:07
- Sunrise 06:42
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 10 h 56 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kangjong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kangjong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.1 C with overcast skies and a 5.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.5 to 15.0 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 553 W/m2.
Temperature
13.1 C
Wind
5.1 m/s NW (303 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,018.9 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 13.1 | 5.1 | 303 | 55 | 1,018.9 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.0 | 6.6 | 316 | 41 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 552.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.7 | 5.8 | 318 | 37 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 83.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.5 | 3.3 | 316 | 41 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.1 | 1.9 | 310 | 27 | 1,027.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 63.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.2 | 3.3 | 317 | 27 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 595.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.0 | 1.0 | 275 | 44 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 84.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.6 | 0.9 | 316 | 45 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 8.3 | 0.3 | 352 | 39 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 36.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.1 | 1.5 | 172 | 53 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 181.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.9 | 1.3 | 170 | 67 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 44.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.9 | 1.4 | 327 | 79 | 1,019.3 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 11.5 | 1.5 | 344 | 73 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 44 | 41.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kangjong?
Now 13.1 C with overcast skies and a 5.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.5 to 15.0 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 553 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 Kangjong today?
Sunrise around 06:42 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 10h 56m.
What is the local time in Kangjong?
Local time is 18:07. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kangjong?
Kangjong is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kangjong?
DEM 48 m.
Where is Kangjong located?
It is at 35.98656, 128.38566 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kangjong in?
It is in South Korea.