Kowŏn-ŭp
in Hamnam, North Korea

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.438 and 127.243 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 26' 17" and E 127° 14' 35"
Currency and Currency Code:
Won - KPW
Spoken languages:
Korean
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:22 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:21 am and 5:12 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.165 and -56.891 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Carilo
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for North Korea in Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 4,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to North Korea.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning North Korea. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Kowŏn-ŭp

Kowŏn-ŭp in Hamnam with it's 21,490 habitants is a town located in North Korea about 84 mi (or 136 km) east of Pyongyang, the country's capital town.

Time in Kowŏn-ŭp is now 09:22 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Kowŏn-ŭp, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in North Korea is Sunan International Airport in a distance of 85 mi (or 137 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in North Korea is Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong in a distance of 108 mi (or 174 km), South.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Wonsan, Hamhung, Cheorwon, Sinseo and Gwanin. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 12°C / 54 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 48%
Air Pressure 1018 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (7 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

8°C (46 °F)
5°C (42 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

6°C (43 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

7°C (45 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

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Epic Sky Battle (Spore Galactic Adventures Video)

Published: July 05, 2009
Length: 39:29 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: fudgyboo7687

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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Kowon Station

Kowon Station is the central railway station for Kowon County, North Korea. It is the junction where the Pyongra Line, which connects Pyongyang to Rason, meets the Kangwon Line, which runs from Kowon to Pyonggang.

Located at 39.44, 127.249 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in North Korea


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Kōgen, Kowŏn, Kowŏn-ŭp, 고원, Ковон-до