Location & Surroundings
Sangwŏn is a settlement in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, at 14 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Goseong, 8 km to the west. The national capital Seoul is about 315 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Jinhae Airport, 32 km away.
Also known as: 상원
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° 58' 49" N, 128° 24' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 14 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 233 p/km²
- Built-up 6.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:08
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 11 h 34 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sangwon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sangwon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 23.9 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 589 W/m2.
Temperature
21.2 C
Wind
1.9 m/s E (73 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,018.7 hPa
Clouds
87 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 21.2 | 1.9 | 73 | 82 | 1,018.7 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.3 | 2.0 | 61 | 93 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 2.0 | 29 | 82 | 1,019.9 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 51 | 37.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 4.4 | 104 | 73 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 12 | 588.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.6 | 2.6 | 77 | 86 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 48 | 104.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.4 | 2.2 | 31 | 86 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.4 | 2.3 | 41 | 76 | 1,020.4 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 97 | 37.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.5 | 2.9 | 107 | 82 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 235.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.6 | 1.8 | 76 | 87 | 1,018.5 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 63 | 19.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.6 | 1.1 | 13 | 91 | 1,016.6 | 0.65 / 0.74 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.6 | 1.3 | 38 | 91 | 1,015.9 | 1.70 / 2.44 | 100 | 13.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.4 | 1.2 | 338 | 89 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 1.50 | 100 | 177.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.0 | 2.6 | 327 | 87 | 1,014.0 | 0.13 / 1.64 | 4 | 7.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sangwon?
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 23.9 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 589 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 Sangwon today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 11h 31m.
What is the local time in Sangwon?
Local time is 06:08. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sangwon?
Sangwon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sangwon?
DEM 14 m.
Where is Sangwon located?
It is at 34.98039, 128.40843 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sangwon in?
It is in South Korea.