Panga-gol
in Hwanghae-namdo, North Korea

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.005 and 126.431 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 0' 18" and E 126° 25' 50"
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: 01:01 PM (Monday)
Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:19 am and 7:42 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.844 and -54.637 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Jose Ignacio
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: 2024-05-19 08:11:23

Discover Panga-gol

Panga-gol in Hwanghae-namdo is a place in North Korea about 80 mi (or 129 km) south-east of Pyongyang, the country's capital city.

Current time in Panga-gol is now 01:01 PM (Monday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports near Panga-gol, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest is airport we know is Gimpo International Airport in South korea in a distance of 37 mi (or 59 km). The closest airport in North Korea is Sunan International Airport in a distance of 94 mi (or 59 km), South-East. 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 Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong in a distance of 5 mi (or 7 km), East. We encountered 2 points of interest in the vicinity of this place.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kaesong, Yangsa, Hajeom, Songhae and Ganghwa-gun. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 21°C / 69 °F

Morning Temperature 16°C / 60 °F
Evening Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Night Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 66%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 96% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Tuesday, 21st of May 2024

23°C (73 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Wednesday, 22nd of May 2024

22°C (72 °F)
14°C (58 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Thursday, 23rd of May 2024

21°C (70 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Videos from this area

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

Suburb of Kaesong, North Korea

Published: April 28, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Tariq Dennison


Rubik's Cube Solved Blind in the DPRK

Published: September 21, 2013
Length: 47:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: anhp1234

A tourist in North Korea solves a Rubik's Cube with his eyes closed. Drinks and fun in DPRK with Koryo Tours.


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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.

Tomb of King Kongmin

The Tomb of King Kongmin, more correctly known as the Hyonjongrung Royal Tomb, is a 14th-century mausoleum located in Haeson-ri, Kaepung County just outside of the city of Kaesong, North Korea. It is one of the Royal Tombs of the Koryo Dynasty. The site consists of two separate burial mounds, Hyonrung, which contain the remains of Kongmin, 31st king of the Koryo Dynasty, and Jongrung, which contains his wife, the Mongolian princess Queen Noguk.

Located at 37.9819, 126.473 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Kaesong, National Treasures of North Korea, Archaeological sites in North Korea, Goryeo

Chonjusa

Ch'ŏnju-sa is a Korean Buddhist temple located on the southern slope of Yaksan mountain, in Yongbyon, North Pyongan province, North Korea. It is listed as National Treasure #46 in that country. Founded 1684 during the mid-Joseon dynasty the temple today retains its main prayer hall, known as Pogwang Hall (普光殿); the Chonju Pavilion (天柱樓), once known as one of the six most scenic spots in Yongbyon; and several lesser outbuildings, including storage rooms, and dormitories.

Located at 37.9817, 126.473 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
North Pyongan, Buddhist temples in North Korea, National Treasures of North Korea


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
방아골, Panga-gol