Location & Surroundings
Kanbuk-ch’ŏn is a stream in Chagang, North Korea, at 331 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kanggye, 19 km to the north. The national capital Pyongyang is about 210 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Changbaishan Airport, about 165 km away.
Also known as: 간북천 · Kanbuk River
Overview
Kanbuk-ch'ŏn is river in North Korea.
It is located in Chagang Province, North Korea.
The elevation is around 331 metre.
Basic Data
- Country North Korea
- Located in Chagang Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
-
Coordinates
40° 47' 56" N, 126° 33' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 331 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 18,286 p/km²
- Built-up 15.5%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:51
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 11 h 39 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
Kanbuk-ch’ŏn
ko
간북천
Weather in Kanbuk-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanbuk-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 3.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 2.0 to 14.1 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 629 W/m2.
Temperature
3.6 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (126 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,016.5 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 3.6 | 1.0 | 126 | 83 | 1,016.5 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 2.0 | 1.3 | 120 | 88 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.2 | 0.7 | 147 | 62 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 71.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.1 | 3.1 | 312 | 34 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 629.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.5 | 0.8 | 98 | 75 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 124.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.5 | 1.0 | 93 | 84 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.6 | 0.7 | 30 | 58 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 69.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.2 | 1.5 | 313 | 39 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 622.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 6.6 | 1.3 | 129 | 72 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 121.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.3 | 1.6 | 139 | 70 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.5 | 1.4 | 167 | 50 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 66.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.2 | 1.2 | 246 | 37 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 607.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 9.0 | 1.7 | 146 | 82 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 116.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanbuk-ch'on?
Now 3.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 2.0 to 14.1 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 629 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 Kanbuk-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 37m.
What is the local time in Kanbuk-ch'on?
Local time is 02:51. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kanbuk-ch'on?
Kanbuk-ch'on is a stream.
What is the elevation of Kanbuk-ch'on?
DEM 331 m.
Where is Kanbuk-ch'on located?
It is at 40.79877, 126.56205 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanbuk-ch'on in?
It is in North Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry