Hyanggyo-dong
in P’yŏngan-bukto, North Korea

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
40.046 and 124.518 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 40° 2' 45" and E 124° 31' 5"
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: 04:49 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:25 am and 7:51 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-38.092 and -57.556 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Las Colinas de Peralta Ramos
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: 2024-05-15 08:00:47

Discover Hyanggyo-dong

Hyanggyo-dong in P’yŏngan-bukto is a place in North Korea about 96 mi (or 155 km) north-west of Pyongyang, the country's capital city.

Current time in Hyanggyo-dong is now 04:49 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 5 airports near Hyanggyo-dong, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in North Korea is Sunan International Airport in a distance of 84 mi (or 134 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 Complex of Koguryo Tombs in a distance of 95 mi (or 152 km), South-East.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Sinuiju, Xinxing, Hongqi, Baiqi and Baoshan. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 20°C / 68 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Evening Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 22%
Air Pressure 1009 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 9 km/h (5 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Friday, 17th of May 2024

23°C (74 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 18th of May 2024

21°C (70 °F)
15°C (60 °F)
Overcast clouds, fresh breeze.

Sunday, 19th of May 2024

23°C (74 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, few clouds.

Videos from this area

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Rating: 3 of 5
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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.

Sinuiju North Korean Leader's Residence

The Sinuiju North Korean Leader's Residence, which may locally be known as the Central Luxury House or Central Luxury Residence, was one of the many official residences of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il. He reportedly took over the residence from his father, Kim Il-Sung after the elder Kim's death in 1994. The residence is located near Sinuiju, in the North P'yŏngan province of North Korea. Public knowledge about the residence came to light through the North Korea Uncovered project.

Located at 40.0815, 124.499 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in North Korea, Sinuiju, Official residences


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
향교동, Hyanggyo-ri, Hyanggyo-dong