Location & Surroundings
Kaech’ŏn is a city in South Pyongan, North Korea with 319,554 inhabitants, at 35 m elevation. The national capital Pyongyang is 75 km to the south. The nearest airport is Pyongyang Sunan International Airport, 56 km away.
Also known as: 개천 · Kaech’ŏn-ŭp · Kaisen
Overview
Kaechon is city in North Korea — KO 북한 평안남도의 시.
It is located in South Pyongan Province, North Korea.
The population is about 319,554 (2008).
It covers about 738 square kilometre.
Also known as: Kaechon City
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Basic Data
- Country North Korea
- Located in South Pyongan Province
- Area 738 square kilometre
- 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° 42' 2" N, 125° 53' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 35 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Population 319,554
- Pop. Density 40,877 p/km²
- Built-up 25.5%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:01
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 11 h 32 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
개천
Weather in Kaech'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kaech'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.2 to 21.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 581 W/m2.
Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
2.1 m/s W (267 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,023.1 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 | 20.8 | 2.1 | 267 | 50 | 1,023.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.5 | 0.5 | 43 | 82 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 121.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.2 | 1.2 | 43 | 87 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.3 | 1.1 | 33 | 70 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 63.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.5 | 1.8 | 276 | 48 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 580.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.7 | 0.2 | 199 | 84 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 118.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.9 | 0.9 | 103 | 88 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.3 | 0.5 | 46 | 75 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 51.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.8 | 1.8 | 297 | 49 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 502.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.8 | 0.1 | 141 | 76 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 83.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.1 | 1.2 | 46 | 85 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.7 | 1.4 | 39 | 70 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 60.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.0 | 1.1 | 289 | 42 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 595.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kaech'on?
Now 20.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.2 to 21.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 581 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 Kaech'on today?
Sunrise around 06:37 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 33m.
What is the local time in Kaech'on?
Local time is 22:01. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kaech'on?
Kaech'on is a populated place.
How many people live in Kaech'on?
Population about 319,554.
What is the elevation of Kaech'on?
DEM 35 m.
Where is Kaech'on located?
It is at 39.70056, 125.89333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kaech'on in?
It is in North Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
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