Suncheon
A city in South Jeolla Province, South Korea, known for Suncheon Bay and set in mountain terrain with a lively café and restaurant scene. The port city of Yeosu is a short drive south, and Gwangyang lies just to the east, making Suncheon a practical base for exploring this corner of the province. The wider region holds several UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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- Population276,375
- Nearest water from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.0 km1.2 mi
Nearest airports
Suncheon: quick answers
Where is Suncheon?
Suncheon is in South Korea, about 57 km35 miles in a straight line from Gwangju.
How do you get to Suncheon?
The nearest airport is Yeosu (RSU), about 35 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Suncheon?
The warmest month is August, averaging 25°C76°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 0°C32°F. The wettest month is July, with about 320 mm12.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Suncheon?
OpenStreetMap lists 7 museums, 103 restaurants, 40 cafés and 21 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.