Location & Surroundings
Pŏpsu-dong is a settlement in North Hwanghae, North Korea, at 118 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kaesong, 35 km to the southwest. The national capital Pyongyang is about 125 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Gimpo International Airport, 76 km away.
Also known as: 법수동 · Beopsudong
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° 14' 53" N, 126° 44' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 118 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 104 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:01
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
법수동
Weather in Popsu-dong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Popsu-dong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 19.3 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 162 W/m2.
Temperature
15.7 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NE (45 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,017.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 15.7 | 1.8 | 45 | 91 | 1,017.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.3 | 2.2 | 72 | 81 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 40.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.0 | 2.3 | 177 | 81 | 1,015.7 | 4.89 / 4.89 | 100 | 161.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.4 | 0.9 | 140 | 96 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 3.72 | 100 | 7.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.9 | 0.9 | 92 | 91 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.4 | 1.0 | 67 | 78 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 79.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.8 | 2.0 | 297 | 57 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 659.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.1 | 1.5 | 242 | 80 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 144.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.8 | 1.1 | 7 | 90 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.1 | 0.5 | 11 | 77 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 69.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.5 | 3.1 | 267 | 56 | 1,006.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 572.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.4 | 1.9 | 282 | 89 | 1,009.5 | 0.37 / 0.37 | 1 | 95.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 16.8 | 1.1 | 267 | 88 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Popsu-dong?
Now 15.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 19.3 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 162 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 Popsu-dong today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Popsu-dong?
Local time is 09:01. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Popsu-dong?
Popsu-dong is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Popsu-dong?
DEM 118 m.
Where is Popsu-dong located?
It is at 38.24806, 126.74583 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Popsu-dong in?
It is in North Korea.