Location & Surroundings
Towŏn is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 182 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Waegwan, 25 km to the northeast. The national capital Seoul is about 215 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Daegu International Airport, 44 km away.
Also known as: 도원
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° 51' 38" N, 128° 10' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 182 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 31 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:02
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:39
- Day length 12 h 33 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Towon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Towon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 27.5 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 713 W/m2.
Temperature
16.0 C
Wind
0.7 m/s W (292 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,020.3 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 | 16.0 | 0.7 | 292 | 91 | 1,020.3 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.8 | 0.4 | 31 | 72 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 101.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.5 | 0.9 | 102 | 49 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 713.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.5 | 1.5 | 301 | 80 | 1,017.9 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 121.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.5 | 1.7 | 304 | 81 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.3 | 1.4 | 337 | 63 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 75.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.9 | 3.2 | 348 | 46 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 677.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.3 | 1.6 | 312 | 86 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 97.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 15.1 | 1.4 | 313 | 71 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.3 | 1.2 | 2 | 54 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 102.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 1.8 | 20 | 38 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 751.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.4 | 1.2 | 305 | 60 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 176.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 13.6 | 1.4 | 325 | 64 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Towon?
Now 16.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 27.5 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 713 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 Towon today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 18:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 33m.
What is the local time in Towon?
Local time is 14:02. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Towon?
Towon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Towon?
DEM 182 m.
Where is Towon located?
It is at 35.86053, 128.16825 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Towon in?
It is in South Korea.