Location & Surroundings
Sŏnwang-bong is a hill in P'yongan-bukto, North Korea, at 134 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kujang-up, 23 km to the southwest. The national capital Pyongyang is about 115 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Pyongyang Sunan International Airport, about 100 km away.
Also known as: 선왕봉 · Seonwangbong
Overview
Sŏnwang-bong is DE Berggipfel in Nordkorea.
It is located in North Korea.
Basic Data
- Country North Korea
- Type hill (HLL)
- a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
Geography
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Coordinates
40° 2' 4" N, 126° 10' 44" E
- Elevation 134 m (DEM: 117 m)
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 27,497 p/km²
- Built-up 30.2%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:08
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sonwang-bong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sonwang-bong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.9 to 24.1 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 693 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (248 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,022.1 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 23.8 | 1.1 | 248 | 40 | 1,022.1 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.2 | 2.0 | 97 | 70 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 175.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.9 | 1.8 | 83 | 73 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.0 | 0.9 | 89 | 55 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 88.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.1 | 1.6 | 245 | 42 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 693.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.5 | 1.2 | 101 | 77 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 169.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.1 | 1.2 | 54 | 77 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.0 | 1.1 | 16 | 66 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 68.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.6 | 1.8 | 262 | 52 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 620.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.4 | 1.0 | 51 | 85 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 127.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.1 | 1.8 | 39 | 88 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.9 | 1.7 | 21 | 71 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 83.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.5 | 1.9 | 258 | 49 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 678.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sonwang-bong?
Now 23.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.9 to 24.1 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 693 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 Sonwang-bong today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Sonwang-bong?
Local time is 02:08. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sonwang-bong?
Sonwang-bong is a hill.
What is the elevation of Sonwang-bong?
Elevation about 134 m. DEM 117 m.
Where is Sonwang-bong located?
It is at 40.03449, 126.17888 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sonwang-bong in?
It is in North Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry