Location & Surroundings
Kosong is a city in Gangwon-do, South Korea with 62,446 inhabitants, at 17 m elevation. The national capital Seoul is about 160 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yangyang International Airport, 39 km away.
Also known as: 고성 · 고성군
Overview
Kosong is human settlement in South Korea.
It is located in Goseong County, South Korea.
Also known as: KO 고성군
Basic Data
- Country South Korea
- Located in Goseong County
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
38° 22' 44" N, 128° 28' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 17 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Population 62,446
- Pop. Density 1,992 p/km²
- Built-up 25.6%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:23
- Sunrise 06:56
- Sunset 17:23
- Day length 10 h 27 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kosong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kosong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.0 to 9.0 C, max wind 7.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 513 W/m2.
Temperature
9.0 C
Wind
7.3 m/s NW (293 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,020.1 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 | 9.0 | 7.3 | 293 | 27 | 1,020.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 3.1 | 7.6 | 261 | 45 | 1,026.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 63.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 1.0 | 3.9 | 255 | 45 | 1,028.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 3.1 | 3.8 | 253 | 29 | 1,031.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 45.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.8 | 0.6 | 333 | 22 | 1,030.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 512.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.4 | 2.9 | 245 | 37 | 1,033.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 62.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 4.2 | 2.0 | 277 | 33 | 1,033.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.5 | 2.4 | 323 | 41 | 1,035.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 21.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 7.8 | 2.8 | 4 | 60 | 1,032.1 | 0.03 / 0.04 | 100 | 258.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.9 | 1.5 | 270 | 81 | 1,032.3 | 0.16 / 0.20 | 100 | 22.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 5.7 | 2.1 | 281 | 82 | 1,029.3 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.3 | 2.3 | 324 | 73 | 1,028.9 | 0.02 / 0.11 | 47 | 27.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 8.7 | 4.7 | 13 | 64 | 1,026.8 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 4 | 402.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kosong?
Now 9.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.0 to 9.0 C, max wind 7.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 513 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 Kosong today?
Sunrise around 06:56 and sunset around 17:23 (local time). Day length about 10h 27m.
What is the local time in Kosong?
Local time is 22:23. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kosong?
Kosong is a populated place.
How many people live in Kosong?
Population about 62,446.
What is the elevation of Kosong?
DEM 17 m.
Where is Kosong located?
It is at 38.37881, 128.46760 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kosong in?
It is in South Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry