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Hongwŏn
City · North Korea · South Hamgyong
Hongwŏn is a city in South Hamgyong, North Korea, with a population of about 70,923. The local time zone is Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+9). The nearest major city is Yuktae-dong, about 17 km away.
Weather now
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Sunrise / Sunset
05:00–20:01
Climate type
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Population: 70,923
01Map
Coordinates40.0253, 127.9558
Coordinates (DMS)40°01′31″N, 127°57′21″E
Elevation29 m
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang
Also known as: Hongwon, Hongwon-up, Hongwŏn, Hongwŏn-ŭp, Kogen, Kogon, Kōgen, hong-won
02Daylight by month
9.5J
10.5F
11.7M
13.1A
14.2M
14.8J
14.6J
13.6A
12.2S
10.9O
9.7N
9.2D
Longest day in Jun (14.8 h), shortest in Dec (9.2 h).
03Nearby places
Samho-rodongjagu19,025
↙ 11.3 km away
Yuktae-dong76,427
→ 17.4 km away
Sinp’o152,759
→ 20.4 km away
Hŭngnam346,082
↙ 34.3 km away
Hamhung559,056
← 37.7 km away
Yŏnggwang-ŭp21,882
← 42.7 km away
Sinsang-ni14,960
↙ 62.7 km away
Iwŏn-ŭp26,364
↗ 68 km away
Kowŏn-ŭp21,490
↙ 89.3 km away
Changam-ch’on207,299
↗ 95.3 km away
04Climate
05Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Hongwŏn in?
Hongwŏn is in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone (UTC+9). This offset is used for all local time in Hongwŏn.
Where is Hongwŏn located?
Hongwŏn is located in South Hamgyong, North Korea. Its position is 40.0253, 127.9558.
What are the GPS coordinates of Hongwŏn?
The geographic coordinates of Hongwŏn are 40.0253, 127.9558 (40°01′31″N, 127°57′21″E). It sits at an elevation of about 29 m above sea level.
What is the population of Hongwŏn?
Hongwŏn has a population of about 70,923 people, according to GeoNames data.