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Explore Pongt’ae-ri
Pongt’ae-ri in Hwanghae-namdo is located in North Korea about 75 mi (or 120 km) south-west of Pyongyang, the country's capital.
Local time in Pongt’ae-ri is now 05:02 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 6 airports in the wider vicinity of Pongt’ae-ri, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in North Korea is Sunan International Airport in a distance of 83 mi (or 133 km), North-East. 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 Complex of Koguryo Tombs in a distance of 54 mi (or 87 km), North-East.
Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Namp'o, Chaeryong-up, Haeju, Sariwon and Pyongyang. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 49 °F
Morning Temperature | 3°C / 37 °F |
Evening Temperature | 10°C / 49 °F |
Night Temperature | 10°C / 50 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 3% |
Air Humidity | 43% |
Air Pressure | 1026 hPa |
Wind Speed | Fresh Breeze with 16 km/h (10 mph) from North-West |
Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 88% of sky |
General Conditions | Moderate rain |
Tuesday, 26th of November 2024
6°C (42 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Rain and snow, strong breeze, overcast clouds.
Wednesday, 27th of November 2024
1°C (33 °F)
1°C (34 °F)
Snow, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.
Thursday, 28th of November 2024
1°C (33 °F)
1°C (34 °F)
Snow, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Ryongyon County
Ryongyŏn County is a county in western South Hwanghae province, North Korea. Its Yellow Sea coast is known for its natural beauty and as an important habitat for plants and birds. Ryongyŏn was the first place in which Protestant Christianity was established in Korea, in the late 19th Century.