Madang-gol
in Pyongyang, North Korea

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.145 and 126.017 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 8' 40" and E 126° 1' 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: 05:15 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:31 am and 5:15 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.165 and -56.891 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Carilo
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

Touring Madang-gol

Madang-gol in Pyongyang is a town located in North Korea about 16 mi (or 26 km) north-east of Pyongyang, the country's capital place.

Time in Madang-gol is now 05:15 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 9 airports nearby Madang-gol, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in North Korea is Sunan International Airport in a distance of 19 mi (or 31 km), 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 38 mi (or 61 km), South-West.

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

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 49 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 38 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 51 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 45%
Air Pressure 1026 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 89% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

5°C (41 °F)
-1°C (30 °F)
Rain and snow, fresh breeze, scattered clouds.

Wednesday, 27th of November 2024

-3°C (26 °F)
-4°C (25 °F)
Snow, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 28th of November 2024

-1°C (30 °F)
-5°C (23 °F)
Snow, light breeze, scattered 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.

Mausoleum of Tangun

The Mausoleum of Dangun is ancient burial site in Kangdong near Pyongyang, North Korea. It is claimed by North Korea to be the tomb of Dangun, legendary founder of Gojoseon, the first Korean kingdom. The Mausoleum was extensively restored in 1994. The complex occupies about 1.8 km² (.70 mi²) on the slope of Mount Taebaek (대박산). The complex is divided into three major sections: restoration work area, stone statue area, and the burial site.

Located at 39.1548, 126.054 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Korean mythology, Gojoseon, Archaeological sites in North Korea, Mausoleums

Kangdong Airport

Kangdong Airport is an airport near Kangdong, Pyongyang-si, North Korea.

Located at 39.1582, 126.04 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airports in North Korea

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