Location & Surroundings
Ochang-eup is a third-order administrative division in North Chungcheong, South Korea, at 124 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cheongju-si, 12 km to the southeast. The national capital Seoul is about 100 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Cheongju International Airport, 7 km away.
Also known as: 오창읍
Overview
Ochang-eup is KO 청주시 청원구의 읍.
It is located in Cheongwon-gu, South Korea.
It covers about 80 square kilometre.
Also known as: KO 오창읍, 오창
Basic Data
- Country South Korea
- Located in Cheongwon-gu
- Area 80 square kilometre
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 43' 49" N, 127° 25' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 124 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 73 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:30
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Alternate Names
ko
오창읍
Weather in Ochang-eup
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ochang-eup, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.0 to 25.2 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 583 W/m2.
Temperature
15.0 C
Wind
0.4 m/s E (80 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
93 %
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 | 15.0 | 0.4 | 80 | 89 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.0 | 1.2 | 19 | 75 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 67.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.2 | 1.4 | 235 | 56 | 1,011.8 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 16 | 582.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.1 | 0.5 | 299 | 86 | 1,014.2 | 0.15 / 0.40 | 7 | 117.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.4 | 0.8 | 131 | 93 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.2 | 1.5 | 185 | 78 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 81.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.6 | 3.5 | 278 | 45 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 663.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.0 | 2.0 | 224 | 64 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 135.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.3 | 3.1 | 313 | 52 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.1 | 3.6 | 317 | 34 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 81.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.6 | 5.9 | 297 | 42 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 686.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.0 | 1.7 | 304 | 60 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 140.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 8.8 | 1.0 | 259 | 62 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ochang-eup?
Now 15.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.0 to 25.2 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 583 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 Ochang-eup today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Ochang-eup?
Local time is 13:30. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Ochang-eup?
Ochang-eup is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Ochang-eup?
DEM 124 m.
Where is Ochang-eup located?
It is at 36.73029, 127.42070 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ochang-eup in?
It is in South Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Official website www.cheongju.go.kr