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Kaesong

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Location & Surroundings

Kaesŏng is a city in Kaesong, North Korea with 338,155 inhabitants, at 42 m elevation. The national capital Pyongyang is about 135 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Gimpo International Airport, 50 km away.

Also known as: 개성 · 開城 · 개성특급시 · 개성시 · 開城市 · 开城特级市

Overview

Kaesong is city in North Korea — KO 조선민주주의인민공화국의 도시.

It is located in North Hwanghae Province, North Korea.

The population is about 308,440 (2008).

It covers about 1,309,000,000 square metre.

The elevation is around 489 metre.

Also known as: Kaesŏng, Gaeseong, Gaegyeong

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Basic Data

  • Country North Korea
  • Located in North Hwanghae Province
  • Area 1,309,000,000 square metre
  • Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
  • seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    37° 58' 15" N, 126° 33' 16" E
  • Elevation DEM: 42 m
  • Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
  • Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 338,155
  • Pop. Density 62,206 p/km²
  • Built-up 32.9%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Won (KPW)
  • Phone Prefix +850

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Alternate Names

ko
개성
ko
開城
ko
개성특급시
ko
개성시
ja
開城市
zh
开城特级市
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Kaesŏng
ru
Кэсон
Gaeseong
Kaijō
Songdo
Kaizyō
Kaisong
Kai-seng
lt
Kesongas
Shōto

Weather in Kaesong

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kaesong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 22.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.9 to 23.2 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 561 W/m2.

Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
2.3 m/s W (282 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,022.7 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 22.7 2.3 282 37 1,022.7 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 14.8 1.0 290 62 1,024.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 123.2 n/a
12h 12.9 1.7 21 73 1,023.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
18h 16.7 0.9 56 59 1,024.4 0.00 / 0.00 87 68.9 n/a
Tomorrow 23.2 1.9 306 37 1,021.2 0.00 / 0.00 98 560.5 n/a
30h 15.5 0.7 221 67 1,021.5 0.00 / 0.00 46 91.6 n/a
36h 13.6 1.3 25 73 1,021.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
42h 17.6 1.1 56 60 1,021.9 0.00 / 0.00 5 67.7 n/a
Saturday 24.1 2.0 278 37 1,018.5 0.00 / 0.00 48 615.9 n/a
54h 16.1 1.2 315 69 1,019.8 0.00 / 0.00 9 116.7 n/a
60h 14.7 1.7 20 64 1,019.9 0.00 / 0.00 76 0.0 n/a
66h 18.1 1.8 33 55 1,021.7 0.00 / 0.00 79 64.4 n/a
Sunday 25.5 0.7 357 30 1,019.3 0.00 / 0.00 4 613.0 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 Kaesong?
Now 22.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.9 to 23.2 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 561 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 Kaesong today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 34m.
What is the local time in Kaesong?
Local time is 21:33. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kaesong?
Kaesong is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Kaesong?
Population about 338,155.
What is the elevation of Kaesong?
DEM 42 m.
Where is Kaesong located?
It is at 37.97083, 126.55444 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kaesong in?
It is in North Korea.

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Last updated 2024-06-10
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