Location & Surroundings
Ch’op’yŏng is a settlement in North Hamgyong, North Korea, at 32 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kilju, 13 km to the north. The national capital Pyongyang is about 360 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Chongjin Airport, about 115 km away.
Also known as: 초평 · Chopyeong
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
40° 50' 55" N, 129° 17' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 32 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 167 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:34
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 11 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Ch'op'yong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ch'op'yong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.0 to 14.8 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 218 W/m2.
Temperature
14.8 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SW (221 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,009.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 14.8 | 2.1 | 221 | 98 | 1,009.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.4 | 2.7 | 320 | 89 | 1,008.9 | 1.40 / 1.40 | 100 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.0 | 3.2 | 316 | 76 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.2 | 1.0 | 204 | 63 | 1,020.8 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 89 | 23.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.4 | 3.7 | 182 | 74 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 218.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.5 | 1.3 | 218 | 87 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 31.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.8 | 0.8 | 334 | 86 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.9 | 0.2 | 111 | 64 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 59.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.4 | 3.5 | 164 | 62 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 485.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.9 | 1.4 | 342 | 90 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 58.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.9 | 2.0 | 350 | 89 | 1,009.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.8 | 2.3 | 74 | 87 | 1,009.2 | 1.99 / 2.02 | 100 | 2.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 8.5 | 2.1 | 190 | 69 | 1,010.3 | 2.01 / 4.03 | 66 | 113.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ch'op'yong?
Now 14.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.0 to 14.8 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 218 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'op'yong today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 11h 05m.
What is the local time in Ch'op'yong?
Local time is 20:34. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Ch'op'yong?
Ch'op'yong is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ch'op'yong?
DEM 32 m.
Where is Ch'op'yong located?
It is at 40.84861, 129.28333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ch'op'yong in?
It is in North Korea.