Pakch’ŏn
in P’yŏngan-bukto, North Korea
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Sunan International Airport (35 mi) -
Gimpo International Airport (163 mi) - Incheon International Airport (163 mi)
- A-306 Airport (171 mi)
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Taoxian Airport (172 mi) - Suwon Airport (188 mi)
- Changbaishan Airport (193 mi)
- Wonju Airport (204 mi)
- Complex of Koguryo Tombs (Unesco heritage, 60 mi)
- Capital Cities and Tombs of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom (Unesco heritage, 104 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 39.725 and 125.583 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 39° 43' 29" and E 125° 34' 59"
- 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: 02:22 AM (Saturday)
- Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
- UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 7:31 am and 5:16 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
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 Pakch’ŏn
Pakch’ŏn in P’yŏngan-bukto is a town located in North Korea about 49 mi (or 78 km) north of Pyongyang, the country's capital town.
Time in Pakch’ŏn is now 02:22 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Pakch’ŏn, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in North Korea is Sunan International Airport in a distance of 35 mi (or 56 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 60 mi (or 97 km), South.
Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: P'yongsong, Pyongyang, Namp'o, Zhenjiang and Sariwon. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 6°C / 43 °F
| Morning Temperature | 2°C / 36 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 2°C / 36 °F |
| Night Temperature | 0°C / 33 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 32% |
| Air Pressure | 1026 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Fresh Breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from South |
| Cloud Conditions | Clear sky, covering 0% of sky |
| General Conditions | Sky is clear |
Saturday, 23rd of November 2024
5°C (42 °F)
1°C (34 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.
Sunday, 24th of November 2024
6°C (44 °F)
3°C (38 °F)
Sky is clear, calm, clear sky.
Monday, 25th of November 2024
7°C (45 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.
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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.
Battle of Kujin
The Battle of Kujin (25–26 October 1950), also known as the Battle of the Broken Bridge, took place during the United Nations (UN) offensive towards the Yalu River, which followed the North Korean invasion of South Korea at the start of the Korean War. The battle was fought between Australian forces from 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3 RAR) and elements of the 17th Tank Brigade of the Korean People's Army over a key bridge across the Taeryong River near Kujin, North Korea.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Pakch’ŏn.
This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Hakusen, Pakuchon, Pakch’ŏn-ŭp, 박천, Pakch’ŏn
