Andong
South Korea
Andong, the capital of North Gyeongsang Province in South Korea, is known as a centre of Korean folk traditions and Confucian culture, with Hahoe Village and Dosan Seowon among its notable sites. The Nakdong River runs through the city, and UNESCO World Heritage sites lie within the wider region. The annual Andong Folk Festival, held each October, features the city's distinctive mask traditions. A walkable centre with cafés and restaurants makes it a practical base for exploring the surrounding cultural heritage.
- Population153,348
- Nearest water from center 1.2 km0.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.0 km2.5 mi
Climate · monthly averages
J
-2°29°
20mm0.9in
F
1°33°
30mm1.2in
M
5°41°
55mm2.1in
A
11°53°
75mm3.0in
M
17°62°
90mm3.5in
J
21°71°
110mm4.3in
J
24°75°
205mm8.2in
A
24°76°
180mm7.2in
S
20°67°
130mm5.2in
O
13°56°
50mm2.0in
N
6°44°
30mm1.2in
D
0°32°
20mm0.8in
Avg temp · total precipitation, 1991–2020 monthly normals · ERA5-Land · methodology ↗