Location & Surroundings
Ch’oe-ch’on is a settlement in Pyongyang, North Korea, at 75 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sungho 1-tong, 11 km to the north. The national capital Pyongyang is 22 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Pyongyang East VIP Airfield, 21 km away.
Also known as: Ch’oech’an · 최촌 · Choechon
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° 53' 38" N, 125° 56' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 75 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 38 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:22
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:39
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Ch'oe-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ch'oe-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 26.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 651 W/m2.
Temperature
17.5 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NW (312 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,014.9 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 | 17.5 | 1.2 | 312 | 89 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.1 | 0.7 | 71 | 92 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.8 | 1.2 | 357 | 75 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 74.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.7 | 2.0 | 334 | 51 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 650.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.9 | 0.3 | 316 | 76 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 130.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.3 | 1.7 | 85 | 84 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.2 | 1.6 | 88 | 68 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 82.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.9 | 0.9 | 212 | 47 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 681.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.8 | 0.6 | 130 | 69 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 163.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.9 | 1.6 | 88 | 84 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.3 | 1.6 | 134 | 72 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 66.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.3 | 2.7 | 262 | 50 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 663.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.1 | 1.0 | 325 | 86 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 157.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ch'oe-ch'on?
Now 17.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 26.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 651 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 Ch'oe-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Ch'oe-ch'on?
Local time is 06:22. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Ch'oe-ch'on?
Ch'oe-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ch'oe-ch'on?
DEM 75 m.
Where is Ch'oe-ch'on located?
It is at 38.89389, 125.94222 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ch'oe-ch'on in?
It is in North Korea.