
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Cheongju-si, a city in North Chungcheong, South Korea in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Cheongju-si — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Cheongju-si | |
| District / County | Cheongju-si | |
| State | North Chungcheong | |
| Country | South Korea | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 852,147 | |
| Area | 940.30 km² (363.05 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in North Chungcheong | #1 of 7 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | South Korean Won | |
| Code ISO-4217 | KRW | |
| Symbol | ₩ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +82 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 001, 002, 003xx, 005, 006, 007xx, 008 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .kr | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 49 | |
| In Feet | 161 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 36.64 | |
| Longitude | 127.49 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 36.637° N 127.49° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 36° 38' 14" N 127° 29' 23" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 36° 38.23' N 127° 29.38' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Kaesŏng, North Korea (170 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +09:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:45 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:23 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 37m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 28200~27999 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Seoul | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1946-01-01 |
Cheongju-si is a city situated in North Chungcheong, South Korea, within Asia. It falls under Cheongju-si, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Cheongju-si as a State / Province Capital. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in North Chungcheong
The latitude and longitude of Cheongju-si pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 49 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Cheongju-si on the map
Cheongju-si runs on UTC +09:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Cheongju-si run on South Korean Won (KRW), shown with the symbol ₩. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Cheongju-si exchange rates
To ring a number in Cheongju-si from outside South Korea, dial +82 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Cheongju-si and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Cheongju-si ranks #1 of 7 cities in North Chungcheong. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the North Chungcheong market. › Cities near Cheongju-si
Cheongju-si has a recorded population of approximately 852,147 people. That places it #1 of 7 cities with population data in North Chungcheong. Browse more cities in North Chungcheong for comparison.
Cheongju-si spans approximately 940.30 square kilometers (363.05 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Cheongju-si sits within Cheongju-si, is part of North Chungcheong in South Korea. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Cheongju-si keeps UTC +09:00. Today the sun rises around 05:45 AM and sets around 07:23 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Cheongju-si price in South Korean won (KRW), written with the symbol ₩. Check live rates on our Cheongju-si currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Cheongju-si lands you closest to Kaesŏng, North Korea, about 170 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Cheongju-si sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.