Pongam-dong
in Hwanghae-bukto, North Korea

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.784 and 126.327 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 47' 2" and E 126° 19' 37"
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: 10:24 AM (Monday)
Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:28 am and 5:15 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.108 and -56.861 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pinamar
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 Pongam-dong

Pongam-dong in Hwanghae-bukto is a city located in North Korea about 35 mi (or 57 km) south-east of Pyongyang, the country's capital town.

Current time in Pongam-dong is now 10:24 AM (Monday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Pongam-dong, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in North Korea is Sunan International Airport in a distance of 47 mi (or 75 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in North Korea is Complex of Koguryo Tombs in a distance of 49 mi (or 80 km), West.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Pyongyang, Sariwon, P'yongsong, Chaeryong-up and Kaesong. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 48 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 38 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 47 °F
Chance of rainfall 8%
Air Humidity 43%
Air Pressure 1027 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

5°C (41 °F)
-2°C (29 °F)
Rain and snow, fresh breeze, few clouds.

Wednesday, 27th of November 2024

-2°C (29 °F)
-4°C (26 °F)
Snow, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 28th of November 2024

-0°C (32 °F)
-2°C (28 °F)
Snow, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

소녀시대 (SNSD) - Gee [N-Korea Promotional V]

Published: November 24, 2010
Length: 57:23 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: sickmonkey

Video to celebrate the 9000 year anniversary of the eternal country where the sun never stops shining.


bus ride in Pyongyang - part 2

Published: September 28, 2006
Length: 32:56 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: petitsammy2345

second part of the bus ride.


Small Village North of Pyongyang

Published: October 05, 2013
Length: 43:06 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: North Korea Vagabond

Fantastic trip to North Korea in September, 2013, More videos on the way, please subscribe!


Welcome Back to Pyongyang, North Korea

Published: October 01, 2013
Length: 59:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: North Korea Vagabond

Fantastic trip to North Korea with Koryo Tours in September, 2013, I took this video of a slow approach and entry into Pyongyang after visiting the countryside. Has some good views of daily...


Late Afternoon Trimming Lawns in Pyongyang

Published: October 01, 2013
Length: 49:13 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: North Korea Vagabond

Fantastic trip with Koryo Tours in September, 2013, Everyone made sure the streets were clean and grass was cut just right throughout the city.


Children Playing in Pyongyang Park, North Korea

Published: October 01, 2013
Length: 09:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: North Korea Vagabond

Fantastic trip with Koryo Tours in September, The view of the buildings in the city was perfect. And the early evening light made everything even more calm and peaceful.


Beautiful Road to Pyongyang, North Korea 2 北朝鮮 最新映像 북한 최근영상

Published: October 12, 2013
Length: 45:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: North Korea Vagabond

Fantastic trip to North Korea in September, 2013, This is the trip from Myohyangsan to Pyongyang. Usual big road was out because of flooding, so we took some...


Beautiful Road to Pyongyang, North Korea 22 北朝鮮 最新映像 북한 최근영상

Published: October 12, 2013
Length: 37:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: North Korea Vagabond

Fantastic trip to North Korea in September, 2013, This is the trip from Myohyangsan to Pyongyang. Usual big road was out because of flooding, so we took some side roads and I got some nice...


Beautiful Road to Pyongyang, North Korea 42 北朝鮮 最新映像 북한 최근영상

Published: October 12, 2013
Length: 31:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: North Korea Vagabond

Fantastic trip to North Korea in September, 2013, This is the trip from Myohyangsan to Pyongyang. Usual big road was out because of flooding, so we took some side roads and I got some nice...


Happy Pyongyang Residents After Circus Performance

Published: October 02, 2013
Length: 03:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: North Korea Vagabond

Fantastic trip to North Korea with Koryo Tours in September, 2013, Everyone I saw in Pyongyang looked content, cheerful and happy. I don't know what Pyongyang other people have been going to....


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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Pongam-dong, 봉암동