Location & Surroundings
Sangchon is a settlement in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, at 19 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sinan, 13 km to the west. The national capital Seoul is about 310 km to the north. The nearest airport is Muan International Airport, 20 km away.
Also known as: 상촌
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
34° 51' 5" N, 126° 14' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 19 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 159 p/km²
- Built-up 9.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:10
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
상촌
Weather in Sangchon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sangchon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 5.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 21.1 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 637 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
5.5 m/s N (359 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 21.1 | 5.5 | 359 | 75 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.0 | 6.4 | 345 | 73 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 637.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.1 | 4.2 | 20 | 74 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 160.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.4 | 1.9 | 12 | 77 | 1,013.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.8 | 1.1 | 45 | 81 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 84.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.7 | 3.5 | 308 | 79 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 700.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 4.9 | 333 | 71 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 155.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.2 | 10.6 | 357 | 75 | 1,015.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.4 | 11.0 | 8 | 59 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 12.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.6 | 10.8 | 356 | 51 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 571.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.2 | 9.8 | 360 | 61 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 126.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.9 | 10.4 | 16 | 58 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 17.3 | 9.2 | 20 | 55 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 82.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sangchon?
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 5.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 21.1 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 637 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 Sangchon today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Sangchon?
Local time is 15:10. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sangchon?
Sangchon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sangchon?
DEM 19 m.
Where is Sangchon located?
It is at 34.85129, 126.24332 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sangchon in?
It is in South Korea.