Location & Surroundings
Kang-ch’on is a settlement in South Hwanghae, North Korea, at 53 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ullyul, 7 km to the southeast. The national capital Pyongyang is 72 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kwail, 21 km away.
Also known as: 강촌 · Gangchon
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° 34' 37" N, 125° 9' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 53 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,542 p/km²
- Built-up 7.8%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:41
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
강촌
Weather in Kang-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kang-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.3 to 20.2 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 634 W/m2.
Temperature
14.8 C
Wind
5.3 m/s NW (320 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,015.4 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 | 14.8 | 5.3 | 320 | 51 | 1,015.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.3 | 3.2 | 318 | 54 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.0 | 1.5 | 321 | 49 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 66.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.2 | 5.6 | 274 | 43 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 633.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.6 | 3.7 | 336 | 65 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 135.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.7 | 3.1 | 347 | 57 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.6 | 2.3 | 1 | 54 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 65.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.0 | 2.9 | 328 | 39 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 642.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 14.3 | 0.7 | 281 | 54 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 137.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.3 | 1.3 | 164 | 57 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.7 | 1.9 | 137 | 48 | 1,025.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 62.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.2 | 2.9 | 275 | 48 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 621.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 15.7 | 0.8 | 204 | 71 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 129.6 | 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 Kang-ch'on?
Now 14.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.3 to 20.2 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 634 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 Kang-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Kang-ch'on?
Local time is 03:41. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kang-ch'on?
Kang-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kang-ch'on?
DEM 53 m.
Where is Kang-ch'on located?
It is at 38.57694, 125.16278 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kang-ch'on in?
It is in North Korea.