Location & Surroundings
Pop’yŏng is a settlement in Yanggang-do, North Korea, at 1,056 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kapsan-up, 32 km to the north. The national capital Pyongyang is about 290 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Changbaishan Airport, about 150 km away.
Also known as: 보평
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
40° 48' 10" N, 128° 14' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 1056 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 19:09
- Sunrise 06:29
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 11 h 31 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Pop'yong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pop'yong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.4 to 19.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 613 W/m2.
Temperature
10.8 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NW (331 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,024.1 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 10.8 | 1.2 | 331 | 46 | 1,024.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.3 | 0.5 | 316 | 30 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 613.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.4 | 1.8 | 310 | 65 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 108.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.4 | 2.1 | 319 | 65 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.7 | 1.1 | 339 | 48 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 73.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.2 | 1.7 | 138 | 36 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 612.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.0 | 1.2 | 308 | 78 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 105.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.4 | 1.7 | 319 | 76 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 11.8 | 1.3 | 337 | 58 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 58.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.6 | 1.4 | 134 | 42 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 512.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.9 | 1.6 | 322 | 77 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 68.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.2 | 1.9 | 321 | 78 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 11.6 | 0.8 | 353 | 56 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 70.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pop'yong?
Now 10.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.4 to 19.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 613 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 Pop'yong today?
Sunrise around 06:29 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 11h 31m.
What is the local time in Pop'yong?
Local time is 19:09. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Pop'yong?
Pop'yong is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Pop'yong?
DEM 1,056 m.
Where is Pop'yong located?
It is at 40.80278, 128.23500 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pop'yong in?
It is in North Korea.