Sangbuktong-ni
in P’yŏngan-namdo, North Korea

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.506 and 125.589 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 30' 22" and E 125° 35' 21"
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: 08:17 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:35 am and 7:33 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.335 and -57.030 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Las Gaviotas
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: 2024-05-02 08:23:34

Delve into Sangbuktong-ni

Sangbuktong-ni in P’yŏngan-namdo is a town located in North Korea about 34 mi (or 54 km) north of Pyongyang, the country's capital town.

Time in Sangbuktong-ni is now 08:17 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Sangbuktong-ni, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in North Korea is Sunan International Airport in a distance of 20 mi (or 32 km), South. 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 45 mi (or 73 km), South.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: P'yongsong, Pyongyang, 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: 23°C / 73 °F

Morning Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 62 °F
Night Temperature 14°C / 56 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 19%
Air Pressure 1018 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

24°C (76 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

25°C (77 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

11°C (52 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, gentle breeze, overcast 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.

Songam Cavern

Songam Cavern is a major tourist venue in North Korea. It consists of 17 well-lit karst caves full of picturesque stone formations including stalactites and stalagmites. The cavern is located in Kaech'ŏn-si, South Pyongan Province. Among the 70 scenic sites within the caverns are the flower gate (Kkotmun Dong), a waterfall (Phokpho Dong), an underground snowscape (Solgyong Dong) and a series of geological curiosities named Kiam Dong. The venue is lighted and air conditioned.

Located at 39.4767, 125.605 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Kaechon, Caves of North Korea, Limestone caves, Tourism in North Korea, South Pyongan

Mundok Station

Mundok Station is the central railway station for Mundok County, North Korea. It is 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 39.4978, 125.591 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in North Korea


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Sangpuktong-ni, Sangbuktong-ni, 상북동리