Location & Surroundings
Tongwŏn is a settlement in South Hwanghae, North Korea, at 13 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sinch'on-up, 4 km to the west. The national capital Pyongyang is 77 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kwail, 45 km away.
Also known as: 동원 · Dongwon
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° 21' 47" N, 125° 31' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 13 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 367 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:10
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 11 h 56 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
동원
Weather in Tongwon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tongwon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 23.6 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 676 W/m2.
Temperature
17.3 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NE (32 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,015.4 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.08 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 | 17.3 | 0.9 | 32 | 62 | 1,015.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.6 | 1.7 | 338 | 38 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 675.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.3 | 0.2 | 182 | 65 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 153.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.7 | 1.0 | 198 | 61 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.4 | 2.9 | 153 | 63 | 1,014.0 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 82 | 29.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.0 | 5.7 | 317 | 88 | 1,012.3 | 3.11 / 3.19 | 100 | 378.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.3 | 1.9 | 323 | 71 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 99 | 59.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.3 | 1.6 | 317 | 48 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 15.8 | 1.8 | 228 | 41 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 76.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.2 | 7.0 | 318 | 36 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 674.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.2 | 2.1 | 316 | 59 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 149.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.2 | 0.8 | 310 | 56 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 14.6 | 1.5 | 330 | 49 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 73.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tongwon?
Now 17.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 23.6 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 676 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Tongwon today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Tongwon?
Local time is 18:10. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Tongwon?
Tongwon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tongwon?
DEM 13 m.
Where is Tongwon located?
It is at 38.36306, 125.52778 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tongwon in?
It is in North Korea.