Introduction of Gwangyang

GWANGYANG

Introduction of Gwangyang

Environment

Location of Gwangyang

Located in the middle of the southernmost part of the Korean Peninsula, Gwangyang is a strategic city in national maritime administration. It borders Gurye to the north, Hadong to the east, Suncheon to the west, and the Gwangyang Bay to the south. Overlooking the Yeosu, Gwangyang is in the heart of the Gwangyang Bay and Jinju area. Being a strategic location, the city has served as the gateway for cultural exchanges between the Yeongnam and Honam areas and plays an important part in balanced national development.

Location of Gwangyang
Types East End West End South End North End
Location Osa-ri, Jinwol-myeon Sinnyong-ri, Bonggang-myeon Jijin-do, Geumho-dong Hacheon-ri, Daap-myeon
Longitude and Latitude East Longitude 127°47′ East Longitude 127°32′ North Latitude 34°53′ North Latitude 35°11′

Access

The Honam Expressway and Namhae Expressway, connecting Gwangju and Busan, cross the southern part of Gwangyang including Gwangyang-eup, Bonggang-myeon, Jungma-dong, Okgok-myeon, and Jinwol-myeon. From the sea, the city is on the route toward North America as well as Europe. Thirty minutes by car from the city are Yeosu Airport and Jinju Airport. As such, Gwangyang boasts superb transportation access from the sea, air, and land.

Access
Types Transportation Network
Road
  • Honam Expressway → Namhae Expressway → Gwangyang Container Pier
  • Honam Expressway → National Highway 17 (Jeonju) → Namhae Expressway → Gwangyang Container Pier
  • Daejeon-Jinju Expressway → Namhae Expressway → Gwangyang Container Pier
  • Seohaean (West Coast) Expressway → National Highway 17 (Jeonju) → Gwangyang Container Pier
Railway
  • Access from Gyeongbu, Jeolla, and Gyeongjeon Lines
Airport
  • 30 minutes from Yeosu Airport
  • 30 minutes from Sacheon Airport
  • One hour from Gwangju Airport
Hinterland Transportation
  • East Road: exclusive road between the port and expressways (5.5km)
  • West Road: exclusive road between the port and Gwangyang I.C. (15.5km / currently under construction)
  • Port Railway: Port to Hwanggil (2.5km)

Climate

Jirisan Mountain and Baegunsan Mountain protect Gwangyang from northwesterly seasonal winds. Influenced by oceanic climate due to warm current from the southern sea, Gwangyang receives the largest amount of sunlight in Korea, leading to the production of high quality farm products. Lacking days with strong wind, Gwangyang is surrounded by a stable temperature, which offers an ideal environment for the development of its outstanding port.

Temperature

Temperature
Types 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Highest Temperature 34.0 39.0 35.2 34.4 36.6 35.5 37.0 37.1 37.6 36.6 35.5 36.6 37.3 38.9 36.7 37.0
Average Temperature 14.4 15.1 13.9 14.4 14.8 14.1 14.4 15.6 14.5 14.0 13.8 13.6 14.7 14.5 14.9 14.7
Lowest Temperature -9.0 -10.0 -6.5 -8.5 -11.1 -10.0 -11.3 -5.7 -9.6 -9.7 -8.9 -11.6 -11.2 -11.0 -6.5 -9.1
Temperature Change

Temperature Change
Types 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Average Humidity 59 59 61 72 69 61 64 71.3 68.4 70.6 72.3 70.4 60.8 61.3 63.8 64.6
Number of Clear Days 185 241 212 175 220 199 198 196 215 218 201 201 214 156 157 145
Number of Cloudy Days 65 124 47 72 146 166 167 169 150 147 164 164 152 133 162 136
Number of Rainy Days 100 83 102 111 74 88 113 91 197 90 98 85 131 83 96 105
Number of Snowy Days 11 15 4 10 25 5 11 4 - 3 2 1 5 3 5 1
Rainfall (㎜)

Rainfall
Types 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Rainfall 1,833 1,604 1,923 2,050.5 1,643 1,263 1820.7 1,564.5 835.4 1,744 1,829.9 2,007.5 1,780.6 1,269.0 2,038.5 1,124.0

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