Location & Surroundings
Kap-kogae is a pass in Chagang, North Korea, at 281 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kop'ung, 31 km to the southeast. The national capital Pyongyang is about 200 km to the south. The nearest airport is Uiju Airport, about 125 km away.
Also known as: 갑고개 · Gapgogae
Overview
Kap-kogae is mountain pass in Chagang Province, North Korea.
It is located in Chagang Province, North Korea.
Basic Data
- Country North Korea
- Located in Chagang Province
- Type pass (PASS)
- a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
Geography
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Coordinates
40° 49' 4" N, 125° 42' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 281 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 03:12
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kap-kogae
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kap-kogae, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.9 to 17.7 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 1.9 mm. Solar peaks near 200 W/m2.
Temperature
13.7 C
Wind
0.5 m/s SE (122 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
4 %
Precip
1.90 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 | 13.7 | 0.5 | 122 | 97 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.9 | 1.2 | 148 | 97 | 1,013.5 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.6 | 1.3 | 222 | 90 | 1,012.5 | 1.10 / 1.38 | 69 | 50.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.7 | 1.7 | 243 | 87 | 1,010.4 | 0.94 / 2.32 | 86 | 199.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.3 | 0.4 | 310 | 93 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 1.90 | 57 | 52.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.8 | 1.1 | 24 | 96 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.9 | 1.2 | 32 | 92 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 28.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.2 | 0.8 | 44 | 93 | 1,008.3 | 1.51 / 1.53 | 79 | 79.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 13.1 | 0.9 | 265 | 98 | 1,009.6 | 0.35 / 1.88 | 100 | 87.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.5 | 1.2 | 358 | 96 | 1,011.9 | 0.91 / 2.78 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.4 | 1.5 | 14 | 86 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 71.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.6 | 1.3 | 333 | 50 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 625.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 11.4 | 0.5 | 127 | 82 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 145.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kap-kogae?
Now 13.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.9 to 17.7 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 1.9 mm. Solar peaks near 200 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kap-kogae today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Kap-kogae?
Local time is 03:12. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kap-kogae?
Kap-kogae is a pass.
What is the elevation of Kap-kogae?
DEM 281 m.
Where is Kap-kogae located?
It is at 40.81783, 125.71248 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kap-kogae in?
It is in North Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry