Location & Surroundings
Pogwang is a settlement in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, at 380 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gimcheon, 41 km to the northeast. The national capital Seoul is about 215 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Sacheon Airport, 77 km away.
Also known as: 보광
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° 46' 35" N, 127° 56' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 380 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 78 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:54
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Pogwang
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pogwang, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.5 to 25.7 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 609 W/m2.
Temperature
16.5 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NW (308 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,018.6 hPa
Clouds
34 %
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 | 16.5 | 1.4 | 308 | 89 | 1,018.6 | - / 0.00 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.5 | 1.6 | 312 | 96 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.6 | 1.0 | 295 | 70 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 89.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.7 | 1.0 | 42 | 39 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 608.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.7 | 1.2 | 357 | 74 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 121.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.3 | 0.5 | 76 | 76 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.7 | 1.3 | 82 | 77 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 57.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.6 | 0.7 | 65 | 77 | 1,015.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 315.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.3 | 1.6 | 31 | 93 | 1,015.8 | 0.66 / 0.67 | 100 | 12.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.3 | 1.2 | 84 | 98 | 1,014.1 | 1.51 / 2.18 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.3 | 0.9 | 131 | 97 | 1,013.5 | 0.05 / 2.24 | 100 | 8.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.6 | 0.9 | 162 | 89 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.78 | 100 | 150.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.7 | 0.3 | 285 | 92 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 23.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pogwang?
Now 16.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.5 to 25.7 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 609 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 Pogwang today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Pogwang?
Local time is 05:54. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Pogwang?
Pogwang is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Pogwang?
DEM 380 m.
Where is Pogwang located?
It is at 35.77626, 127.94783 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pogwang in?
It is in South Korea.