Location & Surroundings
Wangsa-bong is a mountain in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, at 718 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kinzan, 17 km to the northeast. The national capital Seoul is about 175 km to the north. The nearest airport is Jeon Ju Airport, 24 km away.
Also known as: 왕사봉
Overview
Wangsa-bong is mountain in South Korea.
It is located in North Jeolla, South Korea.
Basic Data
- Country South Korea
- Located in North Jeolla
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
35° 59' 53" N, 127° 20' 53" E
- Elevation 718 m (DEM: 692 m)
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:47
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Wangsa-bong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wangsa-bong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 25.7 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 505 W/m2.
Temperature
21.5 C
Wind
0.3 m/s NE (59 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,019.0 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 | 21.5 | 0.3 | 59 | 76 | 1,019.0 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.7 | 1.4 | 333 | 46 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 504.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.7 | 1.0 | 127 | 81 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 121.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.0 | 1.1 | 84 | 72 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.4 | 1.1 | 80 | 68 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 47.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.4 | 1.5 | 45 | 89 | 1,015.7 | 1.90 / 1.90 | 100 | 208.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.1 | 1.6 | 75 | 95 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.76 | 100 | 8.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.8 | 1.5 | 84 | 94 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 17.4 | 1.0 | 64 | 89 | 1,013.3 | 0.54 / 0.69 | 100 | 25.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.0 | 1.2 | 287 | 61 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 433.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.1 | 0.5 | 155 | 89 | 1,012.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 71.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.3 | 1.0 | 86 | 91 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.1 | 0.4 | 353 | 75 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 48.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wangsa-bong?
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 25.7 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 505 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 Wangsa-bong today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Wangsa-bong?
Local time is 17:47. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Wangsa-bong?
Wangsa-bong is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Wangsa-bong?
Elevation about 718 m. DEM 692 m.
Where is Wangsa-bong located?
It is at 35.99818, 127.34810 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wangsa-bong in?
It is in South Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry