Gapyeong County
This county in Gyeonggi Province known across South Korea for its pine nuts and Nami Island, Gapyeong draws weekend visitors from Seoul into mountainous terrain suited to hiking and mountain biking. Every October, Jara Island hosts an International Jazz Festival. The county was also the site of the Battle of Kapyong, a significant engagement of the Korean War.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population55,415
- Nearest water from center 0.6 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.4 km1.5 mi
Gapyeong County: quick answers
Where is Gapyeong County?
Gapyeong County is in South Korea, about 55 km34 miles in a straight line from Seoul.
How do you get to Gapyeong County?
The nearest airport is Pocheon (QJP), about 56 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Gapyeong County?
The warmest month is August, averaging 24°C75°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -4°C24°F. The wettest month is July, with about 345 mm13.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Gapyeong County?
OpenStreetMap lists 91 restaurants, 19 cafés and 14 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Gapyeong County?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Hanam, Sogong-dong and Guri-si.