Location & Surroundings
Kŏch’a is a settlement in South Pyongan, North Korea, at 447 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sangsong-ni, 15 km to the southeast. The national capital Pyongyang is 95 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kalma Airport, 61 km away.
Also known as: 거차 · Geocha
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
39° 17' 26" N, 126° 48' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 447 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 635 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:32
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Koch'a
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Koch'a, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.2 to 15.4 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 245 W/m2.
Temperature
12.7 C
Wind
1.3 m/s W (259 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 12.7 | 1.3 | 259 | 73 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.4 | 1.6 | 259 | 68 | 1,013.8 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 56 | 65.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.3 | 4.0 | 238 | 93 | 1,009.3 | 2.42 / 2.64 | 100 | 245.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.2 | 4.5 | 265 | 88 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 2.05 | 21 | 8.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 4.2 | 2.2 | 253 | 79 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.5 | 2.9 | 263 | 41 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 84.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.6 | 6.3 | 276 | 38 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 684.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.7 | 2.3 | 265 | 72 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 143.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 3.7 | 1.8 | 250 | 74 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.8 | 2.1 | 263 | 50 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 81.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.7 | 3.4 | 274 | 39 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 675.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.2 | 1.5 | 278 | 73 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 139.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 5.4 | 0.9 | 48 | 67 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Koch'a?
Now 12.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.2 to 15.4 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 245 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 Koch'a today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Koch'a?
Local time is 10:32. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Koch'a?
Koch'a is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Koch'a?
DEM 447 m.
Where is Koch'a located?
It is at 39.29061, 126.80356 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Koch'a in?
It is in North Korea.