Location & Surroundings
An’gwang-ch’on is a settlement in P'yongan-bukto, North Korea, at 17 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chongju, 15 km to the northwest. The national capital Pyongyang is 72 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Pyongyang Sunan International Airport, 50 km away.
Also known as: 안광촌
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
39° 34' 24" N, 125° 17' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 17 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:35
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
안광촌
ko
An’gwang-ch’on
Weather in An'gwang-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for An'gwang-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.2 to 20.0 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 654 W/m2.
Temperature
17.0 C
Wind
4.0 m/s NW (319 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 17.0 | 4.0 | 319 | 61 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.2 | 2.8 | 45 | 68 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.5 | 2.9 | 69 | 68 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 72.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.0 | 2.5 | 245 | 56 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 653.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.1 | 0.5 | 156 | 58 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 147.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.6 | 2.0 | 137 | 65 | 1,013.2 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.6 | 5.7 | 156 | 80 | 1,012.4 | 1.13 / 1.26 | 100 | 21.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.4 | 5.7 | 319 | 77 | 1,011.9 | 4.24 / 5.50 | 100 | 157.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 14.7 | 5.7 | 317 | 59 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 95.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.1 | 2.1 | 319 | 37 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.2 | 1.6 | 305 | 44 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 73.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.2 | 8.5 | 304 | 40 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 664.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 13.5 | 2.7 | 332 | 46 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 148.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in An'gwang-ch'on?
Now 17.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.2 to 20.0 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 654 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in An'gwang-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in An'gwang-ch'on?
Local time is 05:35. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is An'gwang-ch'on?
An'gwang-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of An'gwang-ch'on?
DEM 17 m.
Where is An'gwang-ch'on located?
It is at 39.57333, 125.29694 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is An'gwang-ch'on in?
It is in North Korea.