Location & Surroundings
Kang-ch’on is a settlement in South Hwanghae, North Korea, at 30 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pyoksong-up, 4 km to the southeast. The national capital Pyongyang is about 110 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kwail, 59 km away.
Also known as: 강촌
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° 4' 19" N, 125° 31' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 30 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 21 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:10
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:43
- Day length 12 h 23 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 25.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 26.0 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 687 W/m2.
Temperature
25.6 C
Wind
4.4 m/s E (97 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,020.6 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 25.6 | 4.4 | 97 | 50 | 1,020.6 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.3 | 2.5 | 61 | 74 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 176.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.3 | 1.9 | 82 | 67 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.4 | 3.2 | 92 | 63 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 77.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.0 | 2.8 | 64 | 51 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 687.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.6 | 1.7 | 347 | 75 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 171.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.5 | 1.5 | 11 | 80 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.2 | 1.6 | 1 | 66 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 80.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.4 | 4.0 | 339 | 53 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 595.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.4 | 2.3 | 323 | 86 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 143.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.8 | 2.0 | 330 | 91 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.8 | 2.1 | 7 | 75 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 79.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.1 | 1.4 | 165 | 50 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 688.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kang-ch'on?
Now 25.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 26.0 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 687 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 06:21 and sunset around 18:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Kang-ch'on?
Local time is 01:10. 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 30 m.
Where is Kang-ch'on located?
It is at 38.07194, 125.51667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kang-ch'on in?
It is in North Korea.