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Hwawŏn

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Updated Thursday, August 27, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 20162025

When to go: Hwawŏn month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Hwawŏn are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 21–26°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low -3°C), and July the wettest (about 203 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January5.9-3.4247.8
February8.4-1.8308.5
March15.13.2588.7
April20.68.5819.3
May25.613.6869.8
June29.618.81389.4
July31.123.12038.5
August32.123.51659.9
September26.618.41797.6
October20.711.3867.9
November14.64.1318.2
December7.1-2.2257.7

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Previously

  1. 1785 personnel increase for hwawŏn

    During King Jeongjo's reign, the hwawŏn system was modified, raising the number of personnel by 30.

  2. Painter of the Wind TV series release

    2008 South Korean historical drama depicting hwawŏn artists.

  3. Baramui hwawon (2008) listed on CSFD.cz

    Czech film database entry for the 2008 series about hwawŏn.

  4. Cheonsangui hwawon (2011) listed on CSFD.cz

    Czech film database entry for the 2011 series concerning hwawŏn.

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Historical figures

  • Kim Hong-do

    Prominent Joseon dynasty painter associated with the hwawŏn tradition.

  • An Gyeon

    Renowned painter of the early Joseon period linked to hwawŏn.

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01 · Overview

Hwawŏn, in brief

Hwawŏn is a city in South Korea situated within the administrative jurisdiction of Daegu. It is home to 64,718 residents who share Korean (ko‑KR) and English (en) as common languages.

Morning pulse

At sunrise the streets of Hwawŏn begin to fill as commuters step out onto avenues that trace the city’s latitude of 35.80167° N and longitude of 128.50083° E. Workers head toward local offices and markets, while students make their way to schools, all synchronized to the national clock of the Asia/Seoul time zone. The rhythm of daily travel is underscored by the steady hum of public transport and the occasional bicycle, each movement echoing the city’s modest scale.

Midday flow

Midday brings a convergence of activity around commercial districts where traders display goods priced in the Korean won (KRW). Lunch breaks create brief pauses in the flow, as people gather in eateries or public plazas, exchanging greetings in Korean and, where needed, in English. The city’s layout, defined by its coordinates, supports a compact network of streets that keep travel times short and interactions frequent.

Evening return

As daylight wanes, the outbound streams reverse. Residents leave workplaces and return along the same routes, their steps guided by streetlights that mark the transition from work to home. Families reconvene in neighborhoods, and the city’s population settles into the rhythm of evening routines, all within the same time zone that governs the nation.

Geographic anchor

Hwawŏn’s position within Daegu links it to the broader regional infrastructure while retaining its own identity as a distinct urban community. The city’s coordinates place it firmly on the Korean peninsula, and its population figure of 64,718 is recorded in the GeoNames record for Hwawŏn. This demographic size shapes the scale of daily movement, ensuring that streets remain lively yet navigable.

Everyday cadence

From the first footfall at dawn to the final lantern lit at night, Hwawŏn’s daily circulation reflects a city where the flow of people is both the pulse and the pattern of urban life.

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01 · Q&A

Where is Hwawŏn located and what are its coordinates?

Hwawŏn is situated in South Korea at geographic coordinates 35.8017, 128.5008 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Hwawŏn?

Hwawŏn has a recorded population of approximately 64,718 and observes the Asia/Seoul time zone (KRW).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Hwawŏn?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Hwawŏn include ko-KR, en, and the circulating currency is KRW.

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