Location & Surroundings
Kan-ch’on is a settlement in South Hwanghae, North Korea, at 109 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sinwon-up, 10 km to the north. The national capital Pyongyang is 98 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kwail, 70 km away.
Also known as: 간촌
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° 9' 5" N, 125° 44' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 109 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:04
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
ko
간촌
Weather in Kan-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kan-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.1 to 19.7 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 682 W/m2.
Temperature
16.1 C
Wind
4.1 m/s NW (328 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,015.4 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 | 16.1 | 4.1 | 328 | 69 | 1,015.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.1 | 2.1 | 315 | 53 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.0 | 1.5 | 320 | 37 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 78.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.7 | 6.1 | 310 | 33 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 682.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.4 | 2.3 | 316 | 54 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 146.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.6 | 1.3 | 320 | 56 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.2 | 1.7 | 324 | 46 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 75.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.0 | 6.4 | 325 | 36 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 673.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 11.0 | 1.8 | 299 | 60 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 148.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.9 | 0.9 | 27 | 61 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.3 | 1.8 | 65 | 56 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 31.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.0 | 2.3 | 144 | 44 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 346.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 12.2 | 1.1 | 59 | 57 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 114.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kan-ch'on?
Now 16.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.1 to 19.7 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 682 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 Kan-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Kan-ch'on?
Local time is 03:04. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kan-ch'on?
Kan-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kan-ch'on?
DEM 109 m.
Where is Kan-ch'on located?
It is at 38.15139, 125.73528 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kan-ch'on in?
It is in North Korea.