Location & Surroundings
Konghwa-dong is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 617 m elevation. The nearest larger town is T'aebaek, 8 km to the north. The national capital Seoul is about 185 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kangnung Ab, 73 km away.
Also known as: 공화동
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
37° 6' 7" N, 129° 0' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 617 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,383 p/km²
- Built-up 15.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:28
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 12 h 37 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Konghwa-dong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Konghwa-dong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.9 to 23.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 690 W/m2.
Temperature
14.6 C
Wind
0.4 m/s SE (126 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,022.5 hPa
Clouds
91 %
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 | 14.6 | 0.4 | 126 | 91 | 1,022.5 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.9 | 0.8 | 264 | 78 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.9 | 1.5 | 254 | 60 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 98.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 1.9 | 260 | 50 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 690.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.3 | 1.4 | 289 | 84 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 148.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.4 | 1.8 | 282 | 66 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.1 | 1.4 | 274 | 57 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 68.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.2 | 0.2 | 32 | 51 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 606.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 14.2 | 1.2 | 29 | 97 | 1,018.2 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 49 | 118.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.1 | 0.9 | 11 | 93 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.3 | 1.1 | 64 | 79 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 30 | 97.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.4 | 1.0 | 146 | 53 | 1,015.5 | 0.42 / 0.45 | 45 | 672.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 12.9 | 0.5 | 101 | 97 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 5 | 110.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Konghwa-dong?
Now 14.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.9 to 23.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 690 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 Konghwa-dong today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 35m.
What is the local time in Konghwa-dong?
Local time is 06:28. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Konghwa-dong?
Konghwa-dong is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Konghwa-dong?
DEM 617 m.
Where is Konghwa-dong located?
It is at 37.10181, 129.00505 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Konghwa-dong in?
It is in South Korea.