Location & Surroundings
Tongjŏng-ho is a lake in Kangwon-do, North Korea, at 2 m elevation. The nearest larger town is T'ongch'on-up, 21 km to the southeast. The national capital Pyongyang is about 170 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kalma Airport, 23 km away.
Also known as: 동정호 · Shodon Chon · Sodongjŏng · Shōdōtei · Dongjeongho · Sodontyon
Overview
Tongjŏng-ho is a lagoon.
It is located in Kangwon Province, North Korea.
The elevation is around 2 metre.
Basic Data
- Country North Korea
- Located in Kangwon Province
- Type lake (LK)
- a large inland body of standing water
Geography
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Coordinates
39° 6' 27" N, 127° 45' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 2 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:05
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 33 min
Other lakes nearby
Alternate Names
ko
동정호
Weather in Tongjong-ho
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tongjong-ho, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.0 to 21.2 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 609 W/m2.
Temperature
21.2 C
Wind
3.0 m/s SE (132 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,020.7 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 | 21.2 | 3.0 | 132 | 48 | 1,020.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.0 | 3.6 | 236 | 66 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 111.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.0 | 2.7 | 239 | 66 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.6 | 1.1 | 245 | 55 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 70.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.8 | 2.0 | 89 | 56 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 608.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.2 | 1.2 | 217 | 70 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 101.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.3 | 2.3 | 257 | 69 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.7 | 1.9 | 236 | 60 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 68.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.7 | 2.7 | 111 | 56 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 576.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.6 | 1.7 | 236 | 68 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 98.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.0 | 2.0 | 277 | 67 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.8 | 1.0 | 341 | 60 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 65.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.3 | 1.8 | 36 | 65 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 591.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tongjong-ho?
Now 21.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.0 to 21.2 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 609 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 Tongjong-ho today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 33m.
What is the local time in Tongjong-ho?
Local time is 23:05. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Tongjong-ho?
Tongjong-ho is a lake.
What is the elevation of Tongjong-ho?
DEM 2 m.
Where is Tongjong-ho located?
It is at 39.10750, 127.75000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tongjong-ho in?
It is in North Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry