Location & Surroundings
Cho-ch’on is a settlement in South Hwanghae, North Korea, at 11 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Haeju, 3 km to the northeast. The national capital Pyongyang is about 115 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kwail, 74 km away.
Also known as: 조촌
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
38° 1' 5" N, 125° 41' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 11 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 507 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:55
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 11 h 34 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
조촌
Weather in Cho-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cho-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 13.5 to 21.0 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 630 W/m2.
Temperature
13.5 C
Wind
1.3 m/s N (345 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,023.8 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 | 13.5 | 1.3 | 345 | 50 | 1,023.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.0 | 0.7 | 67 | 46 | 1,025.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 66.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.0 | 3.0 | 205 | 47 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 629.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.9 | 2.1 | 319 | 69 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 126.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.6 | 1.3 | 343 | 67 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.7 | 0.4 | 9 | 52 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 63.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.2 | 1.8 | 237 | 41 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 544.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.3 | 1.2 | 337 | 65 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 123.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 14.6 | 1.2 | 2 | 65 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.7 | 0.9 | 64 | 56 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 64.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.5 | 2.3 | 205 | 44 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 622.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.8 | 2.3 | 348 | 62 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 123.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.0 | 2.1 | 355 | 65 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cho-ch'on?
Now 13.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 13.5 to 21.0 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 630 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 Cho-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:37 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 35m.
What is the local time in Cho-ch'on?
Local time is 09:55. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Cho-ch'on?
Cho-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Cho-ch'on?
DEM 11 m.
Where is Cho-ch'on located?
It is at 38.01806, 125.69500 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cho-ch'on in?
It is in North Korea.