Location & Surroundings
Tŭngch’on is a settlement in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, at 233 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jangheung, 11 km to the southwest. The national capital Seoul is about 310 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kwangju Ab, 43 km away.
Also known as: Tungch’on-ni
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° 46' 0" N, 126° 58' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 233 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 26 p/km²
- Built-up 4.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:28
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Tungch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tungch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 25.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 655 W/m2.
Temperature
20.0 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NW (338 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 20.0 | 1.5 | 338 | 65 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.6 | 2.1 | 151 | 52 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 655.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.3 | 1.4 | 79 | 90 | 1,013.8 | 0.53 / 0.53 | 98 | 136.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.0 | 0.9 | 60 | 93 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.7 | 0.4 | 38 | 74 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 89.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.7 | 1.6 | 274 | 48 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 709.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.3 | 1.9 | 311 | 92 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 151.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.7 | 2.7 | 317 | 80 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.0 | 2.8 | 334 | 63 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 11.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.7 | 6.6 | 345 | 30 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 517.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.1 | 4.1 | 339 | 61 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 147.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.2 | 2.8 | 341 | 71 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.3 | 2.4 | 353 | 48 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 79.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tungch'on?
Now 20.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 25.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 655 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 Tungch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Tungch'on?
Local time is 17:28. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Tungch'on?
Tungch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tungch'on?
DEM 233 m.
Where is Tungch'on located?
It is at 34.76667, 126.96667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tungch'on in?
It is in South Korea.