Location & Surroundings
Tong-ch’on is a settlement in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, at 81 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hwawon, 31 km to the east. The national capital Seoul is about 235 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Daegu International Airport, 49 km away.
Also known as: 동촌
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° 40' 58" N, 128° 11' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 81 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 94 p/km²
- Built-up 4.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:02
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Tong-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tong-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 26.4 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 592 W/m2.
Temperature
16.2 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NW (305 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,017.9 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 16.2 | 1.1 | 305 | 93 | 1,017.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.6 | 0.5 | 350 | 73 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 80.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.4 | 1.5 | 68 | 44 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 591.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.3 | 1.3 | 327 | 70 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 99.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.4 | 1.2 | 0 | 78 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.4 | 1.5 | 38 | 76 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 71.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.6 | 1.3 | 346 | 75 | 1,015.2 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 100 | 313.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.2 | 1.8 | 354 | 94 | 1,016.1 | 0.79 / 0.99 | 100 | 9.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.8 | 0.9 | 13 | 93 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.6 | 0.4 | 176 | 93 | 1,014.1 | 0.37 / 0.44 | 100 | 14.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 1.2 | 173 | 62 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 359.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.4 | 0.8 | 303 | 85 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 85.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.9 | 0.1 | 247 | 88 | 1,009.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tong-ch'on?
Now 16.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 26.4 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 592 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 Tong-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Tong-ch'on?
Local time is 10:02. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Tong-ch'on?
Tong-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tong-ch'on?
DEM 81 m.
Where is Tong-ch'on located?
It is at 35.68265, 128.18444 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tong-ch'on in?
It is in South Korea.