Location & Surroundings
Ko-ch’on is a settlement in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, at 282 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Changsu, 33 km to the west. The national capital Seoul is about 240 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Sacheon Airport, 54 km away.
Also known as: 고촌
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° 32' 41" N, 127° 51' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 282 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 30 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:28
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Ko-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ko-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 22.0 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 254 W/m2.
Temperature
19.5 C
Wind
1.0 m/s E (78 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,009.3 hPa
Clouds
62 %
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 | 19.5 | 1.0 | 78 | 85 | 1,009.3 | - / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.0 | 0.8 | 144 | 78 | 1,007.2 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 61 | 254.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.9 | 1.1 | 290 | 97 | 1,009.0 | 0.06 / 0.19 | 100 | 89.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.1 | 1.7 | 291 | 98 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.4 | 1.2 | 311 | 82 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 53.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.3 | 2.1 | 298 | 52 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 554.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.4 | 1.3 | 324 | 83 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 69.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.4 | 1.0 | 18 | 84 | 1,013.5 | 0.05 / 0.06 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.6 | 0.8 | 60 | 79 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 64.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 1.7 | 81 | 56 | 1,011.4 | 0.46 / 0.46 | 67 | 551.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.8 | 1.1 | 77 | 96 | 1,014.4 | 0.38 / 0.84 | 63 | 76.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.9 | 0.5 | 305 | 97 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.2 | 0.2 | 308 | 84 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 85.8 | 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 Ko-ch'on?
Now 19.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 22.0 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 254 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 Ko-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Ko-ch'on?
Local time is 19:28. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Ko-ch'on?
Ko-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ko-ch'on?
DEM 282 m.
Where is Ko-ch'on located?
It is at 35.54481, 127.85879 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ko-ch'on in?
It is in South Korea.