Location & Surroundings
Koch’o-dong is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 404 m elevation. The nearest larger town is T'aebaek, 45 km to the northwest. The national capital Seoul is about 220 km to the west. The nearest airport is Pohang Airport, 99 km away.
Also known as: 고초동
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° 52' 16" N, 129° 19' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 404 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:20
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 27 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Koch'o-dong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Koch'o-dong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.4 to 22.0 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 720 W/m2.
Temperature
16.6 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NW (318 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,018.3 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 16.6 | 1.1 | 318 | 89 | 1,018.3 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.1 | 1.5 | 62 | 72 | 1,019.7 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 73 | 91.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.0 | 4.0 | 64 | 53 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 0 | 719.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.7 | 2.2 | 15 | 78 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 166.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.4 | 2.3 | 343 | 82 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.0 | 4.7 | 57 | 70 | 1,021.8 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 73.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.5 | 5.8 | 54 | 62 | 1,021.1 | 0.02 / 0.13 | 94 | 560.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.0 | 5.2 | 50 | 69 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 123.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.6 | 4.8 | 46 | 77 | 1,022.1 | 0.02 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.0 | 5.9 | 49 | 71 | 1,023.0 | 0.17 / 0.24 | 52 | 56.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.8 | 5.8 | 39 | 70 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 56 | 516.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.1 | 4.4 | 32 | 83 | 1,022.7 | 0.22 / 0.39 | 43 | 125.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.6 | 3.9 | 10 | 90 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Koch'o-dong?
Now 16.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.4 to 22.0 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 720 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 Koch'o-dong today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 27m.
What is the local time in Koch'o-dong?
Local time is 09:20. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Koch'o-dong?
Koch'o-dong is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Koch'o-dong?
DEM 404 m.
Where is Koch'o-dong located?
It is at 36.87120, 129.32360 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Koch'o-dong in?
It is in South Korea.