Location & Surroundings
Kaphyŏn-dong is a settlement in Chagang, North Korea, at 176 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kujang-up, 28 km to the southwest. The national capital Pyongyang is about 120 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Pyongyang Sunan International Airport, about 105 km away.
Also known as: 갑현동 · Gaphyeondong
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
40° 4' 42" N, 126° 12' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 176 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 118 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:12
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:49
- Day length 12 h 37 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kaphyon-dong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kaphyon-dong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.4 to 21.5 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 623 W/m2.
Temperature
14.1 C
Wind
0.8 m/s E (77 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,020.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.44 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 | 14.1 | 0.8 | 77 | 92 | 1,020.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.0 | 0.4 | 295 | 77 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 65.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.5 | 3.2 | 238 | 58 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 623.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.3 | 0.6 | 277 | 93 | 1,018.6 | 0.87 / 0.87 | 100 | 139.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.4 | 1.7 | 5 | 95 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.44 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.8 | 1.6 | 6 | 72 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 98.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.9 | 1.7 | 281 | 39 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 737.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.8 | 1.3 | 61 | 70 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 191.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 9.8 | 1.7 | 52 | 79 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.9 | 0.4 | 282 | 68 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 92.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.6 | 1.7 | 252 | 43 | 1,016.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 0 | 716.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.2 | 1.0 | 56 | 81 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 186.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 10.1 | 1.6 | 53 | 84 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kaphyon-dong?
Now 14.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.4 to 21.5 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 623 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kaphyon-dong today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 37m.
What is the local time in Kaphyon-dong?
Local time is 13:12. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kaphyon-dong?
Kaphyon-dong is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kaphyon-dong?
DEM 176 m.
Where is Kaphyon-dong located?
It is at 40.07834, 126.20226 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kaphyon-dong in?
It is in North Korea.