Hongseong
This coastal county in South Chungcheong Province serves as the provincial capital and is known for local seafood specialities including fermented shrimp paste, large prawns, and cockles landed at Namdang Harbour. Mountains lie close by, and the wider region holds UNESCO World Heritage sites. Originally called Hongju, the county seat shifted here when provincial government offices relocated from Daejeon to the Naepocheon new town area in 2012.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population89,174
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.0 km1.9 mi
Hongseong: quick answers
Where is Hongseong?
Hongseong is in South Korea, about 70 km44 miles in a straight line from Daejeon.
How do you get to Hongseong?
The nearest airport is Taean (QDY), about 46 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Hongseong?
The warmest month is August, averaging 25°C78°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -1°C30°F. The wettest month is July, with about 253 mm10.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Hongseong?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 6 restaurants, 2 cafés and 7 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Hongseong?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Gongju, Seosan City and Nonsan.