Wasan-maŭl
in Pyongyang, North Korea

How to get there and get around
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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.090 and 125.772 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 5' 23" and E 125° 46' 17"
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: 05:47 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:27 am and 5:18 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

Discover Wasan-maŭl

Wasan-maŭl in Pyongyang is a place in North Korea a little north of Pyongyang, the country's capital city.

Current time in Wasan-maŭl is now 05:47 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports near Wasan-maŭl, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in North Korea is Sunan International Airport in a distance of 11 mi (or 17 km), North-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 25 mi (or 40 km), South-West.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Pyongyang, P'yongsong, Namp'o, 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: 11°C / 52 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 60%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 79% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

6°C (43 °F)
1°C (35 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

6°C (43 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

7°C (45 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Sky is clear, calm, clear sky.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

PYONGYANG METRO - Die U-Bahn in Pyongyang (23.04.2014)

Published: May 07, 2014
Length: 18:20 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: KT4Dani

Im April 2014 besuchte ich zum zweitenmal die Volksrepublik Korea (Individualtourist - KEINE der zeitnahen Gruppenreisen!) und schaute erneut in das tiefstgelegende U-Bahnsystem der Welt. Es...


2013-oct-22: railway museum, Pyongyang, North-Korea

Published: November 09, 2013
Length: 26:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: novw

Photos and video from the diorama's (both of them !) inside the train - railroad museum in Pyongyang, DPRK.


Construction of Pyongyang Folk Park Completed

Published: September 12, 2012
Length: 11:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: KCNA Uploader

Automatically downloaded from http://www.kcna.kp and uploaded to Youtube by KCNA Uploader Bot.


Demonstration Performance of Synchronized Swimming

Published: January 18, 2012
Length: 52:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: KCNA Uploader

Automatically downloaded from http://www.kcna.kp and uploaded to Youtube by KCNA Uploader Bot.


Changjon Street Construction in Pyongyang Completed

Published: June 21, 2012
Length: 29:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: KCNA Uploader

Automatically downloaded from http://www.kcna.kp and uploaded to Youtube by KCNA Uploader Bot.


Kaeson Youth Park - Swing Ride

Published: April 26, 2014
Length: 28:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Aram Pan

A North Korean spinning swing ride.


North Korean Mass Gymnastic Arirang

Published: September 15, 2008
Length: 31:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: asianlaw

North Korean Mass Gymnastic and Artistic Performance shown on Sep. 10, 2008. This film shows a part of promotion of agriculture.


Dentro Corea del Norte 2014 (1) North Korea

Published: November 01, 2014
Length: 26:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Trotamundos

Dentro Corea del Norte 2014 (1) Documental filmado dentro de Corea del Norte Pincha en ME GUSTA,GRACIAS! Ah y SUSCRIBETE!


Sanic The Hedhog

Published: April 12, 2014
Length: 17:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ThePetaLand

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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.

Rungnado May Day Stadium

The Rŭngnado May First Stadium, or May Day Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea, completed on May 1, 1989. It is regarded as the largest stadium in the world by capacity which is followed by Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata,India.

Located at 39.0496, 125.775 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues completed in 1989, Event venues established in 1989, 1989 establishments in North Korea, Football venues in North Korea, Athletics (track and field) venues in North Korea, National stadiums, Sports venues in Pyongyang, Multi-purpose stadiums in North Korea

Kim Il-sung University

Kim Il-sung University, founded on October 1, 1946, is the first university built in North Korea. It is located on a 37-acre campus in Pyongyang, the nation's capital. Along with the main academic buildings, the campus contains 10 separate offices, 50 laboratories, libraries, museums, a printing press, a R&D center, dormitories, and a hospital. During the Korean War the university was located at Baeksong-ri under Mt. Jamo in Suncheon-gun, which was far from the center of the city.

Located at 39.0581, 125.768 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Education in Pyongyang, Universities in North Korea, Educational institutions established in 1946, Kim Il-sung

Arirang Festival

The Grand Mass Gymnastics and Artistic Performance Arirang are held in the Rungrado May Day Stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea. The gymnastics and artistic festival, known as mass games, begins in early August and ends around September 10th.

Located at 39.0496, 125.775 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Propaganda in North Korea, Festivals in North Korea, North Korean culture, Visitor attractions in Pyongyang, April events

Kumsusan Palace of the Sun

Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, formerly the Kumsusan Memorial Palace, and sometimes referred to as the Kim Il-sung Mausoleum, is a building located near the northeast corner of the city of Pyongyang and serves as the mausoleum for Kim Il-sung, the founder and eternal president of North Korea, and for his son Kim Jong-il who succeeded him as the country's ruler. The palace was built in 1976 as the Kumsusan Assembly Hall, and served as Kim Il-sung's official residence.

Located at 39.0642, 125.787 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Pyongyang, Monuments and memorials in North Korea, Mausoleums, Kim Il-sung, Kim Jong-il

Pyongyang University of Foreign Studies

The Pyongyang University of Foreign Studies is a 5-year university in Pyongyang, North Korea, specialising in language education.

Located at 39.0653, 125.768 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Educational institutions established in 1964, Education in Pyongyang, Universities in North Korea

Moranbong-guyok

Moranbong-guyŏk, or the Moranbong District, is one of the 19 guyŏk which constitute the city of Pyongyang, North Korea. It is located north of Chung-guyok, the city's central district, and is bordered to the north by Sosong and Taesong-guyoks, to the east by the Taedong River, and the west by the Potong River and Potonggang-guyok. It is named after Moran Hill located in the district's west area. It was designated a guyŏk in October 1960 by the Pyongyang City People's Committee.

Located at 39.0492, 125.761 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Pyongyang

Ministry of People's Security (North Korea)

The Ministry of People’s Security (In-min Bo-an-bu) functions primarily as the police and law enforcement agency in North Korea. According to the Public Security Regulation Law, adopted by the Supreme People’s Assembly, the unicameral parliament of North Korea in 1992 and modified in 1999, the ministry is tasked with defending the sovereignty and socialist system of North Korea, as well as protecting the constitutional rights, lives, and assets of the people.

Located at 39.0803, 125.768 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Law enforcement in North Korea

Sopo Station

Sopo Station is a railway station in Pyongyang, North Korea. It is on located on the Pyongui Line, which was formed from part of the Gyeongui Line to accommodate the shift of the capital from Seoul to Pyongyang.

Located at 39.0886, 125.735 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in North Korea


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Wasan-ni, Wasan-dong, Wasan-maŭl, 와산마을, Wagang-maŭl, 와산리, 와강마을