Pŏrigol
in Pyongyang, North Korea

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.032 and 125.837 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 1' 54" and E 125° 50' 12"
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: 02:29 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:41 am and 7:26 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: 2024-04-27 08:23:39

Discover Pŏrigol

Pŏrigol in Pyongyang is a place in North Korea a little east of Pyongyang, the country's capital city.

Current time in Pŏrigol is now 02:29 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports near Pŏrigol, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in North Korea is Sunan International Airport in a distance of 16 mi (or 26 km), North-West. 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 25 mi (or 41 km), South-West.

While being here, 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: 23°C / 73 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Evening Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 62 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 31%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 1% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

24°C (76 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

22°C (72 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

18°C (65 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, broken clouds.

Videos from this area

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

Construction of Pyongyang Folk Park Completed

Published: September 12, 2012
Length: 11:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: KCNA Uploader

Automatically downloaded from http://www.kcna.kp and uploaded to Youtube by KCNA Uploader Bot.


North Korea Intrigue - 19 Jun 09

Published: December 27, 2009
Length: 46:33 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: ypixel

'Assassination plot' in N Korea power struggle - 19 Jun 09 As the West tries to determine North Korea's next move, there are rumours of a plot brewing in the country's highest levels. It...


One Minute Look at Ryugyong Hotel in Pyongyang (North Korea)

Published: February 12, 2012
Length: 30:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BoardsOfKorea

One Minute Look at Ryugyong Hotel 류경호텔 in Pyongyang, DPRK (North Korea) • 330 meters (1080 feet) 105-story pyramidal skyscraper. Projected completion in 2015. • View from Moranbong...


The Korean Tiger at Mansudae Art Studio in North Korea

Published: February 07, 2012
Length: 08:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BoardsOfKorea

The Korean Tiger at Mansudae Art Studio 만수대창작사 in North Korea • Quick chat with a local guide about the Korean Tiger at Mansudae Art Studio in Pyongyang, DPRK (North Korea)....


Korean automatic car washing machine of tepo-auto tp901

Published: July 20, 2012
Length: 59:00 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Autobase carwash

tepo-auto tp901 tunnel car wash machine in global !


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Published: May 24, 2012
Length: 07:44 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: ハルカリ

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Demonstration Performance of Synchronized Swimming

Published: January 18, 2012
Length: 52:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: KCNA Uploader

Automatically downloaded from http://www.kcna.kp and uploaded to Youtube by KCNA Uploader Bot.


Changjon Street Construction in Pyongyang Completed

Published: June 21, 2012
Length: 29:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: KCNA Uploader

Automatically downloaded from http://www.kcna.kp and uploaded to Youtube by KCNA Uploader Bot.


North Korean Mass Gymnastic Arirang

Published: September 15, 2008
Length: 31:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: asianlaw

North Korean Mass Gymnastic and Artistic Performance shown on Sep. 10, 2008. This film shows a part of promotion of agriculture.


Dentro Corea del Norte 2014 (1) North Korea

Published: November 01, 2014
Length: 26:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Trotamundos

Dentro Corea del Norte 2014 (1) Documental filmado dentro de Corea del Norte Pincha en ME GUSTA,GRACIAS! Ah y SUSCRIBETE!


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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.

Korea Central Zoo

The Korea Central Zoo, also referred to as the Pyongyang Central Zoo, is the national zoo of North Korea. It is located near Mt. Taesong in downtown Pyongyang. The zoo has over 5,000 wild animals, comprising a total of 650 species, and covers an area of roughly one square kilometre. It was established in April 1959 at the instruction of Kim Il-sung.

Located at 39.0731, 125.813 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1959 establishments in North Korea, Pyongyang, Zoos in North Korea, Zoos established in 1959

Sadong-guyok

Sadong-guyŏk, or Sadong District, is one of the 19 guyŏk, and one of the six, that constitute East Pyongyang, North Korea. It is on the eastern bank of the Taedong River, and the mouth of the Nam River. It is north of Ryŏkp'o-guyŏk (Ryokpho District), east of Taedonggang-guyŏk (Taedonggang District) and north east of Tongdaewon-guyŏk. It was established in September 1959.

Located at 39.0192, 125.877 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Pyongyang

Taesong-guyok

Taesŏng-guyŏk, or Taesŏng District is one of the 20 wards that constitute Pyongyang, North Korea.

Located at 39.06, 125.81 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Pyongyang

Mirim Airport

Mirim Airport, sometimes referred to as Pyongyang East Airfield, is an airport in Mirim-dong, Sadong-guyok, Pyongyang-si, North Korea.

Located at 39.0166, 125.848 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airports in North Korea, Pyongyang

Taesongsan Funfair

The Taesongsan Funfair is an amusement park located in Mangyongdae-guyok, 12 kilometers from Pyongyang, North Korea. It was opened in 1977 and is at the foot of Mount Taesong.

Located at 39.0744, 125.828 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Amusement parks in North Korea, Pyongyang

Pyongyang Folklore Park

The Pyongyang Folklore Park is an amusement park located in Pyongyang, North Korea, at the foot of Mount Taesong. It is being built with a historical theme, and has been under construction since December, 2008. There are also folk parks in Sukchon, South Pyongan Province and Sariwon, North Hwanghae Province. South Korean folk parks with an historical theme such as Korean Folk Village are popular attractions.

Located at 39.06, 125.825 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Amusement parks in North Korea, Pyongyang


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Pŏrikol, Pŏrigol, 버리골