Location & Surroundings
P’o-ch’on is a settlement in South Hwanghae, North Korea, at 12 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Anak, 12 km to the southwest. The national capital Pyongyang is 52 km to the north. The nearest airport is Onchon, 48 km away.
Also known as: 포촌 · P’och’on · Pochon
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° 35' 15" N, 125° 35' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 12 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 504 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:35
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
포촌
ko
P’och’on
Weather in P'o-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for P'o-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.9 to 21.3 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 654 W/m2.
Temperature
13.1 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SE (114 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,023.0 hPa
Clouds
75 %
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 | 13.1 | 1.8 | 114 | 54 | 1,023.0 | - / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.3 | 3.7 | 164 | 32 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 654.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.1 | 0.3 | 184 | 58 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 132.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.9 | 1.3 | 125 | 65 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.7 | 2.3 | 138 | 66 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 35.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.2 | 6.7 | 205 | 57 | 1,013.5 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 74 | 477.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.0 | 2.4 | 226 | 84 | 1,013.5 | 4.58 / 4.71 | 33 | 40.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.7 | 1.4 | 199 | 84 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 15.3 | 5.3 | 301 | 74 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 69 | 51.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.0 | 8.1 | 312 | 50 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 0 | 445.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.9 | 3.0 | 307 | 57 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 135.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.0 | 1.6 | 316 | 61 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 13.4 | 0.9 | 18 | 57 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 68.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in P'o-ch'on?
Now 13.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.9 to 21.3 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 654 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 P'o-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in P'o-ch'on?
Local time is 18:35. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is P'o-ch'on?
P'o-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of P'o-ch'on?
DEM 12 m.
Where is P'o-ch'on located?
It is at 38.58750, 125.59417 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is P'o-ch'on in?
It is in North Korea.