Kwanghwa-ri
in P’yŏngan-bukto, North Korea

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.951 and 125.550 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 57' 5" and E 125° 33' 0"
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: 01:25 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:07 am and 5:35 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-38.092 and -57.556 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Las Colinas de Peralta Ramos
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 Kwanghwa-ri

Kwanghwa-ri in P’yŏngan-bukto is a town located in North Korea about 64 mi (or 104 km) north of Pyongyang, the country's capital town.

Time in Kwanghwa-ri is now 01:25 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 7 airports closer to Kwanghwa-ri, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in North Korea is Sunan International Airport in a distance of 51 mi (or 82 km), South. 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 76 mi (or 122 km), South.

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

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 63 °F

Morning Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Night Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 59%
Air Pressure 1023 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 2nd of November 2024

19°C (66 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 3rd of November 2024

18°C (65 °F)
15°C (60 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 4th of November 2024

11°C (52 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, broken clouds.

Videos from this area

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I am Self-Consious about my KneeCaps

Published: July 15, 2008
Length: 22:35 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: TouchBuddy

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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Yongbyon Nuclear Scientific Research Center

The Yongbyon Nuclear Scientific Research Center is North Korea's major nuclear facility, operating its first nuclear reactors. It is located in the county of Nyŏngbyŏn in North Pyong'an Province, about 90 km north of Pyongyang. The center produced the fissile material for North Korea's nuclear weapon tests in 2006 and 2009, and since 2009 is developing indigenous light water reactor nuclear power station technology.

Located at 39.928, 125.569 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Nuclear power stations in North Korea, Research institutes in North Korea, Nuclear program of North Korea, Nuclear technology in North Korea, Economy of North Korea, Military of North Korea, Foreign relations of North Korea, Nuclear research centers, Nuclear reprocessing sites, Uncompleted nuclear reactors, Graphite moderated reactors

Taechon County

Taechon County, also spelled Thaechon County, is a kun, or county, in central North Pyongan province, North Korea. It borders Taegwan and Tongchang to the north, Unsan and Nyongbyon to the east, Pakchon and Unjon to the south, and Kusong to the west. Mountains are scattered across the county, with the Pinandok mountains rising in the east. The tallest of these is Paegundoksan (백운덕산, 868 m), but the county's highest point is in the north, at Samgaksan (삼각산, 936 m).

Located at 39.928, 125.569 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Counties of North Pyongan


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Kwanghwa-ri, 광화리