Location & Surroundings
Wangchon is a settlement in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, at 82 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yeonggwang, 7 km to the northwest. The national capital Seoul is about 265 km to the north. The nearest airport is Gwangju Airport, 25 km away.
Also known as: 왕촌 · Wangch’on · Wanch’on
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° 13' 21" N, 126° 33' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 82 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 123 p/km²
- Built-up 6.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:58
- Sunrise 06:47
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 11 h 2 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
ko
왕촌
Weather in Wangchon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wangchon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.6 to 17.1 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 42 W/m2.
Temperature
15.6 C
Wind
0.8 m/s N (354 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,017.0 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 | 15.6 | 0.8 | 354 | 98 | 1,017.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.7 | 1.9 | 62 | 93 | 1,018.0 | 0.67 / 0.67 | 100 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.1 | 1.5 | 38 | 93 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 100 | 41.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.7 | 1.1 | 359 | 93 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 5.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.6 | 2.0 | 360 | 92 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.3 | 1.6 | 31 | 80 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 51.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.4 | 5.4 | 336 | 69 | 1,015.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 0 | 530.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.0 | 4.7 | 346 | 86 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 90.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 15.0 | 6.7 | 344 | 64 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.1 | 8.4 | 352 | 49 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 54.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.0 | 10.5 | 341 | 51 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 586.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.2 | 6.8 | 8 | 50 | 1,027.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 96.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 6.3 | 4.6 | 28 | 55 | 1,028.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wangchon?
Now 15.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.6 to 17.1 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 42 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 Wangchon today?
Sunrise around 06:47 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 11h 01m.
What is the local time in Wangchon?
Local time is 12:58. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Wangchon?
Wangchon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Wangchon?
DEM 82 m.
Where is Wangchon located?
It is at 35.22251, 126.55635 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wangchon in?
It is in South Korea.