Location & Surroundings
Koch’ŏn is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 55 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gyeongju, 7 km to the southeast. The national capital Seoul is about 270 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Pohang Airport, 25 km away.
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° 53' 39" N, 129° 9' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 55 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 323 p/km²
- Built-up 11.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:01
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 11 h 37 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Koch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Koch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 12.1 to 25.0 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 625 W/m2.
Temperature
14.0 C
Wind
0.7 m/s S (183 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,024.1 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 14.0 | 0.7 | 183 | 81 | 1,024.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.1 | 0.9 | 260 | 89 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.4 | 1.1 | 272 | 62 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 85.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.0 | 0.8 | 230 | 34 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 624.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.8 | 0.6 | 211 | 78 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 97.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.1 | 0.9 | 269 | 79 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.0 | 0.5 | 254 | 61 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 72.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.4 | 2.8 | 139 | 56 | 1,017.2 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 70 | 470.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.7 | 1.1 | 153 | 85 | 1,019.0 | 0.02 / 0.06 | 8 | 49.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.2 | 0.9 | 297 | 94 | 1,019.1 | 0.04 / 0.09 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.9 | 0.8 | 63 | 73 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 62.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.8 | 2.9 | 79 | 76 | 1,019.3 | 1.51 / 1.51 | 76 | 461.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.2 | 1.6 | 56 | 91 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 1.01 | 99 | 58.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Koch'on?
Now 14.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 12.1 to 25.0 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 625 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'on today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 11h 35m.
What is the local time in Koch'on?
Local time is 07:01. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Koch'on?
Koch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Koch'on?
DEM 55 m.
Where is Koch'on located?
It is at 35.89417, 129.16639 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Koch'on in?
It is in South Korea.