Location & Surroundings
Sŏp’yŏn is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 275 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cheongsong gun, 30 km to the south. The national capital Seoul is about 215 km to the west. The nearest airport is Pohang Airport, 84 km away.
Also known as: 서편
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
36° 42' 1" N, 129° 7' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 275 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 113 p/km²
- Built-up 9.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:18
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sop'yon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sop'yon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.1 to 24.1 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 671 W/m2.
Temperature
18.4 C
Wind
2.8 m/s E (102 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 18.4 | 2.8 | 102 | 73 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.9 | 0.5 | 44 | 92 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 32.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.1 | 0.8 | 276 | 95 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.7 | 2.0 | 258 | 73 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 90.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.1 | 4.1 | 250 | 53 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 671.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.3 | 2.5 | 272 | 82 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 125.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.1 | 2.9 | 273 | 86 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.7 | 2.5 | 265 | 50 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 56.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.4 | 4.7 | 291 | 28 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 680.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.5 | 1.7 | 277 | 58 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 132.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.3 | 1.3 | 300 | 68 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.5 | 1.3 | 258 | 47 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 95.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.9 | 2.4 | 254 | 33 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 700.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sop'yon?
Now 18.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.1 to 24.1 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 671 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 Sop'yon today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Sop'yon?
Local time is 01:18. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sop'yon?
Sop'yon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sop'yon?
DEM 275 m.
Where is Sop'yon located?
It is at 36.70030, 129.12390 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sop'yon in?
It is in South Korea.