Location & Surroundings
Wa-do is an island in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, at 52 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Goseong, 11 km to the northeast. The national capital Seoul is about 320 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Sacheon Airport, 27 km away.
Also known as: Wa-sŏm · 와도 · Nuŭn-sŏm
Overview
Wa-do is island in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.
It is located in South Gyeongsang, South Korea.
Basic Data
- Country South Korea
- Located in South Gyeongsang
- Type island (ISL)
- a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
Geography
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Coordinates
34° 53' 39" N, 128° 15' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 52 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 16 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:30
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 18:39
- Day length 12 h 32 min
Other islands nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Wa-do
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wa-do, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 27.6 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 756 W/m2.
Temperature
22.8 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SW (227 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,017.0 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 22.8 | 2.3 | 227 | 84 | 1,017.0 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.9 | 2.3 | 334 | 87 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.4 | 3.4 | 1 | 61 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 107.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.6 | 1.0 | 353 | 41 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 756.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.6 | 2.8 | 78 | 79 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 177.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.3 | 3.2 | 0 | 80 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.5 | 2.6 | 359 | 72 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 83.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.0 | 1.7 | 194 | 52 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 717.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.3 | 2.4 | 112 | 83 | 1,016.3 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 91 | 175.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.1 | 3.3 | 27 | 87 | 1,016.2 | 0.56 / 0.70 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.1 | 3.1 | 20 | 76 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 0 | 107.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.4 | 4.6 | 100 | 56 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 758.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.2 | 5.7 | 58 | 73 | 1,018.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 143.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wa-do?
Now 22.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 27.6 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 756 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 Wa-do today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 30m.
What is the local time in Wa-do?
Local time is 06:30. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Wa-do?
Wa-do is a island.
What is the elevation of Wa-do?
DEM 52 m.
Where is Wa-do located?
It is at 34.89421, 128.25142 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wa-do in?
It is in South Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry