Location & Surroundings
Punja is a settlement in South Hwanghae, North Korea, at 54 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pongch'on-up, 7 km to the southwest. The national capital Pyongyang is about 105 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Incheon International, 81 km away.
Also known as: 분자 · Bunja
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° 10' 31" N, 126° 14' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 54 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 05:45
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
분자
Weather in Punja
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Punja, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 22.6 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 661 W/m2.
Temperature
17.2 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NW (329 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,008.1 hPa
Clouds
10 %
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 | 17.2 | 1.2 | 329 | 85 | 1,008.1 | - / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.8 | 1.1 | 314 | 93 | 1,008.5 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.1 | 3.7 | 319 | 71 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 73.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.6 | 4.5 | 314 | 44 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 660.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.3 | 1.8 | 315 | 65 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 117.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.6 | 1.5 | 352 | 73 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.9 | 1.4 | 21 | 62 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 79.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 1.1 | 329 | 39 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 677.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.9 | 1.2 | 234 | 64 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 149.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.8 | 0.2 | 140 | 72 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.6 | 1.8 | 154 | 64 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 44.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.0 | 7.0 | 240 | 76 | 1,010.6 | 2.01 / 2.01 | 80 | 484.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 13.1 | 2.2 | 301 | 66 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 1.28 | 5 | 122.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Punja?
Now 17.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 22.6 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 661 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 Punja today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Punja?
Local time is 05:45. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Punja?
Punja is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Punja?
DEM 54 m.
Where is Punja located?
It is at 38.17528, 126.24278 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Punja in?
It is in North Korea.