Chŏnjanggwang-dong
in Pyongyang, North Korea
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Sunan International Airport (18 mi) -
Incheon International Airport (113 mi) - Gimpo International Airport (116 mi)
- A-306 Airport (136 mi)
- Suwon Airport (141 mi)
- Wonju Airport (165 mi)
- Cheongju International Airport (186 mi)
- Complex of Koguryo Tombs (Unesco heritage, 14 mi)
- Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong (Unesco heritage, 83 mi)
- Jongmyo Shrine (Unesco heritage, 122 mi)
- Changdeokgung Palace Complex (Unesco heritage, 122 mi)
- Namhansanseong (Unesco heritage, 133 mi)
- Hwaseong Fortress (Unesco heritage, 139 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 38.967 and 125.628 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 38° 58' 0" and E 125° 37' 39"
- 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: 02:37 PM (Thursday)
- Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
- UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 7:11 am and 5:30 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -37.165 and -56.891 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Carilo - 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 Chŏnjanggwang-dong
Chŏnjanggwang-dong in Pyongyang is a town located in North Korea a little south-west of Pyongyang, the country's capital town.
Time in Chŏnjanggwang-dong is now 02:37 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 7 airports closer to Chŏnjanggwang-dong, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in North Korea is Sunan International Airport in a distance of 18 mi (or 29 km), North. 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 14 mi (or 22 km), South-West.
Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Pyongyang, Namp'o, P'yongsong, Sariwon and Chaeryong-up. 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 | 2°C / 35 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 8°C / 47 °F |
| Night Temperature | 6°C / 43 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 25% |
| Air Pressure | 1032 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from South |
| Cloud Conditions | Clear sky, covering 0% of sky |
| General Conditions | Sky is clear |
Friday, 8th of November 2024
12°C (53 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.
Saturday, 9th of November 2024
14°C (57 °F)
11°C (53 °F)
Broken clouds, calm.
Sunday, 10th of November 2024
15°C (59 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.
Videos from this area
These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.
Pyongyang roller coaster of death
Riding the roller coaster at the Mangyongdae Fun Fair in Pyongyang, North Korea http://www.lindsayfincher.com/category/north-korea-2009.
Golf In Pyongyang
Group of Americans with North Korean guide and golf pro hitting balls off the first tee at the Pyongyang Golf Course.
Hot Pot Restaurant - Pyongyang, North Korea (September 2009)
Hot Pot Restaurant footage from the official North Korean Tourism DVD of my September 2009 trip. http://www.lindsayfincher.com/category/north-korea-2009.
Mangyongdae Fun Fair - Pyongyang, North Korea (September 2009)
Mangyongdae Fun Fair footage from the official North Korean Tourism DVD of my September 2009 trip. http://www.lindsayfincher.com/category/north-korea-2009.
Propaganda car in Pyongyang (DPRK)
This was captured in the middle of the day in central Pyongyang. According to our guide, the propaganda car urged everyone to work harder to fullfill the wishes of the dear leader. They are...
Pyongyang No. 1 Duck Barbecue Restaurant - Pyongyang, North Korea (September 2009)
Pyongyang No. 1 Duck Barbecue Restaurant footage from the official North Korean Tourism DVD of my September 2009 trip. http://www.lindsayfincher.com/category/north-korea-2009.
Pyongyang Metro (Puhung Station Entrance)
Entrance to the Puhung Metro station in Pyongyang, North Korea (September 2009) http://www.lindsayfincher.com/category/north-korea-2009.
Kim Il-Sung Square - Pyongyang, North Korea (September 2009)
Kim Il-Sung Square footage from the official North Korean Tourism DVD of my September 2009 trip. http://www.lindsayfincher.com/category/north-korea-2009.
Inside North Korea or: Full Board Pyongyang (part 3/3)
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Grand People Study House in Pyongyang (DPRK)
Visiting the biggest library and educational centre in North Korea. The library is supposed to have over 30 million book. Besides empty hallways, grand lobbies and class rooms, we only saw...
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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.
Taepyong Station
Taepyong Station is a railway station located in Mangyŏngdae-guyŏk, Pyongyang, North Korea. It is located on the Pyongnam Line, which connects the capital, Pyongyang, to Namp'o, a major port city.
Mangyongdae Funfair
The Mangyongdae Funfair is an amusement park located in Mangyongdae-guyok, 12 kilometers from Pyongyang, North Korea. It has an area of 70 hectares including a funfair and wading pool. In fall, 2011 the funfair was reported to have little or no Korean patronage. It had a roller coaster, which, while operational, was in poor repair. There is a merry-go-round and a train ride.
Kim Il-sung Military University
Kim Il-sung Military University (also known as Kim Il-sung Military Academy) is a university located in Mangyongdae-guyok, North Korea. Founded in 1948 and named after Kim Il-sung, the school is a post-secondary educational institution for officers in the Korean People's Army. It is the most prominent military academy in North Korea.
Mangyongdae Revolutionary School
Mangyongdae Revolutionary School is a school in Mangyongdae district, Pyongyang, North Korea. Established in 1947, it is a special education school with access only to the children of war dead, Party, military, administrative and high-ranking officials’ families. Among its former students are Kim Jong-il and Kim Jong-un.
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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
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