Pŏnja-dong
in Pyongyang, North Korea
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Sunan International Airport (20 mi) -
Incheon International Airport (109 mi) - Gimpo International Airport (111 mi)
- A-306 Airport (128 mi)
- Suwon Airport (136 mi)
- Wonju Airport (158 mi)
- Cheongju International Airport (181 mi)
- Yecheon Airport (213 mi)
- Complex of Koguryo Tombs (Unesco heritage, 22 mi)
- Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong (Unesco heritage, 78 mi)
- Jongmyo Shrine (Unesco heritage, 117 mi)
- Changdeokgung Palace Complex (Unesco heritage, 117 mi)
- Namhansanseong (Unesco heritage, 127 mi)
- Hwaseong Fortress (Unesco heritage, 134 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 38.958 and 125.796 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 38° 57' 28" and E 125° 47' 46"
- 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: 01:59 PM (Saturday)
- Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
- UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 5:34 am and 7:32 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -37.165 and -56.891 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Carilo - References
- This place on Geonames.org
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: 2024-05-03 08:06:06
Touring Pŏnja-dong
Pŏnja-dong in Pyongyang is a town located in North Korea a little south-east of Pyongyang, the country's capital place.
Time in Pŏnja-dong is now 01:59 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Pŏnja-dong, 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), North. 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 22 mi (or 35 km), West.
Being here already, 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: 26°C / 78 °F
| Morning Temperature | 14°C / 57 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 23°C / 73 °F |
| Night Temperature | 18°C / 64 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 22% |
| Air Pressure | 1016 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from East |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
| General Conditions | Overcast clouds |
Sunday, 5th of May 2024
14°C (57 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Monday, 6th of May 2024
13°C (55 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Tuesday, 7th of May 2024
14°C (57 °F)
11°C (53 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Videos from this area
These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.
Pyongyang roller coaster of death
Riding the roller coaster at the Mangyongdae Fun Fair in Pyongyang, North Korea http://www.lindsayfincher.com/category/north-korea-2009.
Hot Pot Restaurant - Pyongyang, North Korea (September 2009)
Hot Pot Restaurant footage from the official North Korean Tourism DVD of my September 2009 trip. http://www.lindsayfincher.com/category/north-korea-2009.
Mangyongdae Fun Fair - Pyongyang, North Korea (September 2009)
Mangyongdae Fun Fair footage from the official North Korean Tourism DVD of my September 2009 trip. http://www.lindsayfincher.com/category/north-korea-2009.
Pyongyang No. 1 Duck Barbecue Restaurant - Pyongyang, North Korea (September 2009)
Pyongyang No. 1 Duck Barbecue Restaurant footage from the official North Korean Tourism DVD of my September 2009 trip. http://www.lindsayfincher.com/category/north-korea-2009.
Pyongyang Metro (Puhung Station Entrance)
Entrance to the Puhung Metro station in Pyongyang, North Korea (September 2009) http://www.lindsayfincher.com/category/north-korea-2009.
North Korea tour: Juche Tower, Pyongyang
Visiting the Juche Tower in Pyongyang, North Korea.
Kim Il-Sung Square - Pyongyang, North Korea (September 2009)
Kim Il-Sung Square footage from the official North Korean Tourism DVD of my September 2009 trip. http://www.lindsayfincher.com/category/north-korea-2009.
Inside North Korea or: Full Board Pyongyang (part 3/3)
for TV broadcasting or any contact pls mail via account = -- for part 1 please click: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRQQXeE5hPM.
Grand People Study House in Pyongyang (DPRK)
Visiting the biggest library and educational centre in North Korea. The library is supposed to have over 30 million book. Besides empty hallways, grand lobbies and class rooms, we only saw...
Evening drive through Pyongyang, North Korea
Evening drive through the streets of Pyongyang, North Korea (September 2009) http://www.lindsayfincher.com/category/asia/north-korea.
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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.
Songyo-guyok
Sŏn'gyo-guyŏk or Songyo District is one of the 19 guyŏk that constitute the city of Pyongyang, North Korea. It is on the eastern bank of the Taedong River at the center of East Pyongyang. It is bordered to the south by Nakrang-guyok, to the north by Tongdaewon-guyok and to the east by Ryokpo and Sadong-guyoks. It was established in September 1959.
Taedonggang Station
Taedonggang Station is a passenger railway station located in Pyongyang, North Korea. It is located on the Pyongbu Line, which was formed from part of the Kyongui Line to accommodate the shift of the capital from Seoul to Pyongyang.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Pŏnja-dong.
This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
번자동, Pŏnja-dong
