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Iksan

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Updated Sunday, October 11, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Iksan?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Iksan month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Iksan are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 19–24°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low -4°C), and July the wettest (about 343 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 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)
January4.5-4.3287.2
February6.6-3.0387.9
March13.11.8568.9
April18.97.3749.3
May23.712.5999.8
June27.518.11539.6
July29.722.73438.7
August30.623.22279.9
September26.418.21748.2
October20.110.7848.2
November13.63.6507.6
December6.0-2.7376.7

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People and places shaping Iksan

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Past and future events in Iksan

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1977

    After the Iri train station explosion in 1977, Iksan fell into a state of decline.

  2. Iri train station explosion

    An explosion in 1977 that caused Iksan to fall into temporary decline before being rebuilt.

  3. H5N1 bird flu outbreak

    In late November 2006, authorities quarantined a farm in Iksan and culled poultry and livestock to contain the virus.

  4. 99th National Athletic Meet

    Hosted by Iksan in 2018.

Current public leadership

People associated with this place

  • Birdie Kim

    LPGA golfer

  • Sunmi (born May 2

    1992)

  • Park Jeong Seung (stage name Jeongseung

    born May 20

  • Kim Su A (stage name Baekah

    born October 24

  • Dino (birth name Lee Chan

    born February 11

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Iksan yet.

Local business and employers

  • Jinwoo SMC

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Iksan. South Korean manufacturer of aerial work platforms.

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Iksan, in brief

Iksan is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Iksan took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Iksan

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Iksan

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Iksan

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Iksan

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Iksan

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08 · Questions

Questions about Iksan

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Frequently Asked Questions about Iksan

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Iksan located and what are its coordinates?

Iksan is situated in South Korea at geographic coordinates 35.9439, 126.9544, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Iksan?

Iksan has a recorded population of approximately 307,000 and observes the Asia/Seoul time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Iksan?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Iksan include KO-KR, English, with KRW used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Iksan?

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