Archipelago in South Korea
The Chuja Islands (Korean: 추자군도; Hanja: 楸子群島) are a group of 42[1] islands in the Jeju Strait, about halfway between Jejudo and the southern coast of Jeollanamdo. Only four islands are inhabited: Sangchuja ("Upper Chuja"), which is connected by a bridge to Hachuja ("Lower Chuja"), the largest by area; Hoengang; and Chupo. The Chuja Islands are administered by Jeju City.[2][3] As of December 31, 2019, the population is 1,733, based on the number of citizen registrations.
History
Chuja Islands are administered by Jeju City, but are geographically located adjacent to Wando-gun, Jeolla North Province, and the language and culture is similar to that of Jeolla North Province.
Fishing Industry
Sinyang Fishing Port is a national fishing harbor located at Sinyang-1-ri, and is known for having a vast, arch-type, minimalist coast, and not the concrete that is common at other Korean ports. Jangjakpyeongsa beach is a popular destination.
Transportation
Chuja Islands can be accessed by boat. There are two local buses between the islands.
Climate
Climate data for Chuja Islands, Jeju City (1993–2020 normals)
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Month
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Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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Year
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Mean daily maximum °C (°F)
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7.2 (45.0)
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8.4 (47.1)
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11.5 (52.7)
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15.6 (60.1)
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19.4 (66.9)
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22.8 (73.0)
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26.8 (80.2)
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28.9 (84.0)
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25.5 (77.9)
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21.0 (69.8)
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15.3 (59.5)
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9.7 (49.5)
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17.7 (63.9)
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Daily mean °C (°F)
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5.0 (41.0)
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5.7 (42.3)
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8.6 (47.5)
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12.5 (54.5)
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16.3 (61.3)
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19.9 (67.8)
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24.3 (75.7)
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26.2 (79.2)
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22.9 (73.2)
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18.4 (65.1)
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12.8 (55.0)
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7.5 (45.5)
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15.0 (59.0)
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Mean daily minimum °C (°F)
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2.8 (37.0)
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3.3 (37.9)
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6.0 (42.8)
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10.0 (50.0)
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13.9 (57.0)
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17.8 (64.0)
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22.2 (72.0)
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24.2 (75.6)
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21.1 (70.0)
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16.4 (61.5)
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10.6 (51.1)
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5.1 (41.2)
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12.8 (55.0)
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Average precipitation mm (inches)
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27.2 (1.07)
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40.3 (1.59)
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73.0 (2.87)
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79.6 (3.13)
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92.5 (3.64)
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152.7 (6.01)
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190.3 (7.49)
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201.8 (7.94)
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132.9 (5.23)
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57.9 (2.28)
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46.6 (1.83)
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32.9 (1.30)
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1,127.7 (44.40)
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Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm)
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5.9
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5.5
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7.0
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7.7
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7.8
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8.8
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9.1
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8.5
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6.9
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4.6
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5.9
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7.4
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85.1
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Source: Korea Meteorological Administration[4]
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References