Location & Surroundings
Pak-ch’on is a settlement in South Hwanghae, North Korea, at 26 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ullyul, 7 km to the southeast. The national capital Pyongyang is 76 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kwail, 17 km away.
Also known as: 박촌 · Bakchon
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° 33' 23" N, 125° 7' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 26 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 20 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:11
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
ko
박촌
Weather in Pak-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pak-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.6 to 20.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 657 W/m2.
Temperature
13.3 C
Wind
2.5 m/s NE (35 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,022.2 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 13.3 | 2.5 | 35 | 58 | 1,022.2 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.3 | 2.4 | 110 | 54 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 56.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.1 | 2.5 | 231 | 38 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 657.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.2 | 1.6 | 163 | 61 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 143.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.6 | 2.6 | 134 | 67 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.1 | 3.8 | 141 | 63 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 51.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.5 | 7.4 | 221 | 69 | 1,014.2 | 0.49 / 0.49 | 86 | 492.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.7 | 5.6 | 253 | 72 | 1,014.0 | 2.56 / 3.05 | 12 | 33.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 15.6 | 7.0 | 295 | 77 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.4 | 7.7 | 315 | 73 | 1,013.2 | 0.22 / 0.58 | 100 | 11.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.2 | 9.9 | 312 | 54 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 429.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.5 | 7.4 | 323 | 50 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 137.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 14.1 | 4.5 | 327 | 53 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pak-ch'on?
Now 13.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.6 to 20.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 657 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 Pak-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Pak-ch'on?
Local time is 11:11. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Pak-ch'on?
Pak-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Pak-ch'on?
DEM 26 m.
Where is Pak-ch'on located?
It is at 38.55639, 125.12528 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pak-ch'on in?
It is in North Korea.