Current Date And Time In Waegwan, South Korea
Friday, 14 August 2026
16:14:56 KST
State: Gyeongsangbuk-do
Currency: South Korean Won (KRW)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (KST)
Population: 29,691
District: Chilgok-gun
Explore the interactive satellite map of Waegwan, a city in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Waegwan β all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Waegwan.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Asia • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for South Korea operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 35.9925° N | 128.3979° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 35.9925 | 128.3979 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 35° 59' 33" N | 128° 23' 52" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 35° 59.5506' N | 128° 23.871' E |
| City | Waegwan |
| State | Gyeongsangbuk-do (κ²½μλΆλ) |
| Country | South Korea |
| Continent | Asia |
| District | Chilgok-gun |
| Time Zone | +09:00 |
| Population | 29,691 |
| Elevation | 33 m / 108 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 35.9925, 128.3979 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Waegwan to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Gyeongsangbuk-do.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gumi | Gyeongsangbuk-do | N | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Gimcheon | Gyeongsangbuk-do | NW | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| Jenzan | Gyeongsangbuk-do | N | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| Kunwi | Gyeongsangbuk-do | NE | 31 km | 19 mi | ~31m | 🗺 View |
| Gyeongsan-si | Gyeongsangbuk-do | SE | 36 km | 22 mi | ~36m | 🗺 View |
| Hayang | Gyeongsangbuk-do | E | 39 km | 24 mi | ~39m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Gyeongsangbuk-do, the home state of Waegwan, along with each city's aerial distance from Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pohang | 36.0292° N | 129.3648° E | 5 m | 83 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gumi | 36.1136° N | 128.336° E | 63 m | 61 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gyeongsan-si | 35.8233° N | 128.7378° E | 59 m | 83 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gyeongju | 35.8428° N | 129.2117° E | 45 m | 92 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Andong | 36.5664° N | 128.7228° E | 103 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gimcheon | 36.1218° N | 128.1198° E | 81 m | 73 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sangju | 36.4153° N | 128.1606° E | 61 m | 53 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Yeongju | 36.8217° N | 128.6308° E | 145 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mungyeong | 36.5946° N | 128.1995° E | 78 m | 47 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Eisen | 35.9675° N | 128.9308° E | 85 m | 69 km | 🗺 View Map |
Daegu International Airport IATA: TAE 26 km (16 mi) from Waegwan |
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The exact GPS location of Waegwan gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Gyeongsangbuk-do. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats β DD, DMS and DDM β are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Gyeongsangbuk-do state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Waegwan are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Waegwan lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full South Korea map
Waegwan sits within Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, in the Asia region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Waegwan for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Gyeongsangbuk-do. › Browse every city in Gyeongsangbuk-do
Coordinates for Waegwan in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in South Korea. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Waegwan are latitude 35.9925° and longitude 128.3979°. In directional format: 35.9925° N, 128.3979° E. These coordinates mark the center of Waegwan in Gyeongsangbuk-do and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Waegwan is a city in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Chilgok-gun. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Waegwan sits at: Latitude 35° 59' 33" N and Longitude 128° 23' 52" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Waegwan has a population of approximately 29,691 people. This is roughly 1.135% of Gyeongsangbuk-do's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Gyeongsangbuk-do.
The interactive satellite map of Waegwan is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 35.9925, 128.3979 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Waegwan in Gyeongsangbuk-do. For broader context, explore the Gyeongsangbuk-do state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Waegwan is Daegu International Airport (TAE), roughly 26 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Waegwan is approximately 70 km (44 mi) from Andong, the capital of Gyeongsangbuk-do, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Gyeongsangbuk-do.
Waegwan sits at an elevation of approximately 33 meters (108 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Gyeongsangbuk-do.
The closest cities to Waegwan include Gumi, Gimcheon, Jenzan. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Waegwan, sunrise is at 05:42 AM and sunset is at 07:19 PM, giving a day length of 13h 37m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Waegwan's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Waegwan is approximately 4,007 km (2,490 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 11,565 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Waegwan — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to La Paloma, Uruguay, roughly 275 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Waegwan is approximately 216 km (134 mi) NW of Seoul, the national capital of South Korea, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
