Location & Surroundings
Sŏch’ang-dong is a settlement in South Hwanghae, North Korea, at 28 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ongjin, 21 km to the east. The national capital Pyongyang is about 135 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kwail, 58 km away.
Also known as: 서창동 · 서장동 · Sŏjang-dong
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
37° 54' 39" N, 125° 7' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 28 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 07:11
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 11 h 42 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
서창동
Weather in Soch'ang-dong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Soch'ang-dong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 19.8 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 645 W/m2.
Temperature
16.4 C
Wind
6.1 m/s NW (320 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 16.4 | 6.1 | 320 | 52 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.7 | 4.4 | 315 | 54 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.0 | 2.7 | 334 | 51 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 67.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.8 | 5.7 | 269 | 52 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 645.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.7 | 5.1 | 312 | 73 | 1,018.7 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 0 | 138.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.7 | 3.2 | 333 | 64 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.5 | 4.5 | 350 | 53 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 66.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.3 | 6.1 | 319 | 45 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 649.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.7 | 2.8 | 341 | 54 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 139.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.9 | 1.7 | 19 | 50 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.3 | 1.7 | 89 | 45 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 64.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.7 | 2.2 | 237 | 48 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 629.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.1 | 0.7 | 316 | 70 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 131.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Soch'ang-dong?
Now 16.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 19.8 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 645 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 Soch'ang-dong today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Soch'ang-dong?
Local time is 07:11. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Soch'ang-dong?
Soch'ang-dong is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Soch'ang-dong?
DEM 28 m.
Where is Soch'ang-dong located?
It is at 37.91077, 125.12975 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Soch'ang-dong in?
It is in North Korea.