Pongdae-ri
in Hwanghae-namdo, North Korea

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.177 and 124.893 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 10' 37" and E 124° 53' 33"
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: 05:34 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:26 am and 7:47 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: 2024-05-18 08:26:29

Discover Pongdae-ri

Pongdae-ri in Hwanghae-namdo is a place in North Korea about 75 mi (or 121 km) south-west of Pyongyang, the country's capital city.

Current time in Pongdae-ri is now 05:34 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 6 airports near Pongdae-ri, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in North Korea is Sunan International Airport in a distance of 84 mi (or 135 km), North-East. 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 55 mi (or 89 km), North-East.

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

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 23°C / 74 °F

Morning Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Evening Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Night Temperature 17°C / 63 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 54%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 44% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Sunday, 19th of May 2024

24°C (76 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 20th of May 2024

20°C (67 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 21st of May 2024

24°C (75 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.

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.

Ryongyon County

Ryongyŏn County is a county in western South Hwanghae province, North Korea. Its Yellow Sea coast is known for its natural beauty and as an important habitat for plants and birds. Ryongyŏn was the first place in which Protestant Christianity was established in Korea, in the late 19th Century.

Located at 38.15, 124.883 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Counties of South Hwanghae

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Pong-dong, Pongdae-ri, 봉대리