Munchon
in Gwangju, South Korea

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
35.115 and 126.815 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 35° 6' 54" and E 126° 48' 55"
Currency and Currency Code:
Won - KRW
Spoken languages:
Korean, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:06 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Seoul
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:39 am and 7:20 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.402 and -53.783 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Cabo Polonio
References
This place on Geonames.org

Delve into Munchon

Munchon in Gwangju is a city located in South Korea about 170 mi (or 273 km) south of Seoul, the country's capital town.

Current time in Munchon is now 06:06 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Seoul with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 11 airports closer to Munchon, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in South Korea is Gwangju Airport in a distance of 1 mi (or 1 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in South Korea is Gochang, Hwasun and Ganghwa Dolmen Sites in a distance of 12 mi (or 19 km), South-East. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Gwangju, Naju, Hwasun, Jangseong and Hancheolli. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 22°C / 71 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 62 °F
Night Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 49%
Air Pressure 1018 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 44% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

24°C (76 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

25°C (77 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Few clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

19°C (67 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

RAMADA PLAZA GWANGJU

Address
3,2 mi
1238 3 CHI PYEONG DONG SEO GU
00000 Seo-gu
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


KOREA Holiday Inn GWANGJU

Address
2,6 mi
55 Sangmunuri-ro(Chipyeong-dong),Seo-gu,
502-827 Gwangju
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel B

Address
3,4 mi
6, Sicheong-ro 60beon-gil
Gwangju
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Our New Apartment

Published: March 09, 2009
Length: 02:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: AidenKorea

Here is our new apartment in Gwangju. It is much nicer than our old one, and we are very happy with it. It's still messy and in a just-moved-in state, so there isn't much in it. I also sound...


광주 지하철 1호선 평동역 (Gwangju subway Metro line 1 Pyeongdong station)

Published: January 20, 2013
Length: 15:09 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: IRISmovie

광주 지하철 1호선 종점 평동역으로 열차가 들어오는 모습과 안내 방송 (2013.1.18)


Outdoor Market in South Korea

Published: July 31, 2011
Length: 33:22 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Good Morrows

For more, visit: Our Blog: http://morrowsinkorea.blogspot.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/145674912142335?ap=1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/morrowsinkorea.


My trip to Seoul: SeoulTube 2010 (Part 1) - Pack and Plan

Published: September 28, 2010
Length: 58:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: StephenWorldwide

Getting ready to head out to Seoul for two days and two nights of fun, discovery and experience, among many other things....


SeoulTube 2010 - The Beginning.....

Published: September 24, 2010
Length: 25:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: StephenWorldwide

Intro video about my trip to Seoul for Seoultube 2010.


Thanks to my first 100 subscribers!!!

Published: December 08, 2010
Length: 01:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: StephenWorldwide

Here's a long overdue update! It's been fun vlogging on Youtube about my travels and experiences in Korea, but I did not expect to get a following of subscribers! Thanks out to everyone who...


Job Placement - Teaching English in Korea

Published: June 14, 2010
Length: 31:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: StephenWorldwide

Where would you like to work and live in Korea while teaching ESL? I have a few thoughts about that.


Learn to like coffee in Korea!

Published: February 16, 2011
Length: 22:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: StephenWorldwide

South Korea has so many coffee shops, you'd be crazy not to enjoy them. At coffee shops is where I meet friends all the time to socialize, study Korean language, go on dates, etc. Some places...


Background Check and Apostille - Teaching English in Korea

Published: June 06, 2010
Length: 38:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: StephenWorldwide

Details about getting that pesky background check and the apostille stamp for your application to teach English in Korea.


Come To SeoulTube!!

Published: September 28, 2011
Length: 41:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: StephenWorldwide

Don't miss a fun time in Seoul with great people! Seoultube info video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jJWRYMxics Link to my Seoultube 2011 video: ...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Gwangju Airport

Gwangju Airport is an airport in the city of Gwangju, South Korea and is managed by the Korea Airports Corporation. In 2011, 1,375,839 passengers used the airport. This airport is planned to close when Muan International Airport becomes more established.

Located at 35.1264, 126.809 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in Gwangju, Airports in South Korea, Gwangsan District

Gwangju Mudeung Stadium

Gwangju Mudeung Stadium is a Sports complex in Gwangju, South Korea. Main stadium is currently used mostly for football matches and has a capacity of 30,000 people and was opened in 1966. During the 1988 Summer Olympics, it hosted some football matches. This complex have Gwangju Mudeung Baseball Stadium and gymnasium.

Located at 35.1529, 126.84 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1988 Summer Olympic venues, Sports venues in South Korea, Football venues in South Korea, Multi-purpose stadiums in South Korea, Sport in Gwangju, Buildings and structures in Gwangju

Gwangjusongjeong Station

Gwangju·Songjeong Station is a station in Gwangju, South Korea. It is on the national high-speed KTX railway network, 341 km south of Yongsan Station.

Located at 35.1378, 126.79 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Korea Train Express, Railway stations in Gwangju

Seogwangju Station

Seogwangju Station is a railway station in South Korea. It is on Gyeongjeon Line.

Located at 35.125, 126.847 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea

Dongsongjeong Station

Dongsongjeong Station is a railway station in South Korea. It is on Gyeongjeon Line.

Located at 35.1452, 126.817 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Munchon.


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Munchon, Munch’on, 문촌