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Hapo Hang Lighthouse

Fl Green 4s🇰🇷Tongyeong-si, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Hapo Hang Lighthouse

This white, cylindrical concrete tower stands 8 meters tall near the southwestern tip of Hansando. Designed to resemble a birdhouse, it emits a green flash every 4 seconds. The lighthouse is situated on the breakwater of a small harbor in Tongyeong-si. Its focal height reaches 12 meters, providing a geographic range of 11 nautical miles. The site is accessible, but the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: Its birdhouse design makes the lighthouse a distinctive regional landmark.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl G 4s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Location

City
Tongyeong-si
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
South Gyeongsang
Sea Region
breakwater of a small harbor near the southwestern tip of Hansando
Latitude
34.7605°
Longitude
128.4783°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tongyeong(5.1 km)
Admiralty No.
M4331.15
NGA No.
16886.7

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7.9248m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: An 8m round cylindrical concrete tower, styled to resemble a birdhouse, painted entirely white.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hapo Hang Lighthouse at night?+
Hapo Hang displays the characteristic Fl Green 4s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Hapo Hang Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hapo Hang Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tongyeong at 5.4 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Junghwa (5.7 NM WNW), Geoje (7.5 NM NE), Gohyeon/Geoje (10.6 NM NNE), Anjeong (11.2 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hapo Hang Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hapo Hang Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Hapo Hang Lighthouse?+
Hapo Hang Lighthouse is located within the Japan / Korea shipping lane — a busy shipping corridor linking the major ports of Japan and South Korea. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Hapo Hang Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hapo Hang Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.