Asia Continental Moderately Inhabited North Pacific Ocean Pacific Ocean Plains Tiny Island

Gijangseom

Asia Continental Moderately Inhabited North Pacific Ocean Pacific Ocean Plains Tiny Island

Gijangseom, South Korea

Added on 7 January 2024

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0.195 km²

Coastline: 1.954 km

Landform: Plains

125 / km²

UTC+09:00

Tree Cover: 2%

Evergreen Needleleaf Forest

South Korea

Closest neighboring island: Gydongdo

Welcome to Gijangseom, a Continental island in the Yellow Sea, part of the majestic Pacific Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Gijangseom unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:

Geography and Size: Explore the island’s size and location.
Climate and Weather: Weather patterns and temperature.
Topography and Nature: Uncover the natural wonders of the island.
Infrastructure and Travelling: Insights on reaching, staying, and making the most of your visit.
News and Headlines: Latest News.

Geography and size of Gijangseom

Size: 0.195 km²
Coastline: 2 km
Ocean: Pacific Ocean
Sea: Yellow Sea
Continent: Asia

Gijangseom is a Tiny Island spanning 0.195 km² with a coastline of 2 km.

Archipel: –

Tectonic Plate: Amur – A minor tectonic plate in the region of the Amur River at the border of Russia and China, involved in complex interactions with the Pacific and Eurasian plates.

The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Latitude: 37.74748653 / Longitude: 126.2824404

Climate and weather of Gijangseom

Climate Zone: Continental
Climate Details: Monsoon-Influenced Hot-Summer Humid Continental Climate
Temperature: Hot Summer

Climate Characteristics: Hot summers with monsoon rains, contrasting with dry, cold winters. Typical of east Asian continental edges.

Topography and nature of Gijangseom

Timezone: UTC+09:00
Timezone places: Asia/Tokyo
Max. Elevation: 4 m
Mean Elevation: 2 m
Vegetation: Evergreen Needleleaf Forest
Tree Coverage: 2%

The mean elevation is 2 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 4 meters above sea level. The island is characterized by Plains: Flat, low-lying lands characterized by a maximum elevation of up to 200 meters. On islands, plains are typically coastal lowlands or central flat areas.

Dominating Vegetation: Evergreen Needleleaf Forest
Dominated by evergreen coniferous trees such as pines and firs, which retain their needle-like leaves throughout the year. These forests are often found in cooler climates. Gijangseom has a tree cover of 2 %.

Vegetation: 1 vegetation zones – Minimal Diversity Island
These islands exhibit the most basic level of ecological diversity, often characterized by a single dominant vegetation type. This could be due to extreme environmental conditions, limited land area, or significant human impact. They represent unique ecosystems where specific species have adapted to thrive in these singular environments.

Infrastructure and Travelling to Gijangseom

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Gijangseom. The nearest airport is Incheon International Airport, located 36 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Gijangseom. The closest major port is INCHON, approximately 48 km away.

The mean population of Gijangseom is 126 per km². Gijangseom is Moderately Inhabited. The island belongs to South Korea.

Continuing your journey, Gydongdo is the next notable island, situated merely km away.

교동도 기장섬 (강화도)

South Korea is classified as Emerging region: MIKT: Mexico, Indonesia, South Korea, and Turkey – Economies recognized for their development potential and emerging market status. The level of income is High income: OECD.

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Gijangseom

Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Gijangseom. Here’s a roundup of the latest developments.

Please note: The data used here has been primarily extracted from satellite readings. Deviations from exact values may occur, particularly regarding the height of elevations and population density. Land area and coastline measurements refer to average values at mean high tide.