Location & Surroundings
T’aekchŏn is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 240 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cheongsong gun, 15 km to the southwest. The national capital Seoul is about 225 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Pohang Airport, 65 km away.
Also known as: 택전
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° 32' 14" N, 129° 9' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 240 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 81 p/km²
- Built-up 4.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:38
- Sunrise 06:48
- Sunset 17:25
- Day length 10 h 38 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in T'aekchon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for T'aekchon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.2 to 13.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 228 W/m2.
Temperature
6.2 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NW (308 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,027.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 6.2 | 1.3 | 308 | 79 | 1,027.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.4 | 0.7 | 21 | 59 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 24.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.4 | 1.7 | 145 | 59 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 227.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.6 | 0.9 | 309 | 76 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 36.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.9 | 0.7 | 319 | 78 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.7 | 1.0 | 326 | 98 | 1,014.7 | 8.79 / 8.79 | 100 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.7 | 2.1 | 278 | 94 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 5.62 | 61 | 26.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.2 | 4.2 | 267 | 83 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 41.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 10.0 | 7.9 | 280 | 82 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.0 | 4.4 | 283 | 46 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 50.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.5 | 6.0 | 289 | 34 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 496.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 2.3 | 5.0 | 290 | 48 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 45.7 | n/a |
| Friday | -0.7 | 3.3 | 277 | 56 | 1,029.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in T'aekchon?
Now 6.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.2 to 13.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 228 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 T'aekchon today?
Sunrise around 06:48 and sunset around 17:25 (local time). Day length about 10h 37m.
What is the local time in T'aekchon?
Local time is 12:38. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is T'aekchon?
T'aekchon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of T'aekchon?
DEM 240 m.
Where is T'aekchon located?
It is at 36.53730, 129.16340 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is T'aekchon in?
It is in South Korea.