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Kaech’ŏn
Major city · North Korea · South Pyongan
Kaech’ŏn is a major city in South Pyongan, North Korea, with a population of about 319,554. The local time zone is Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+9). The nearest major city is Anju, about 22 km away.
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Sunrise / Sunset
05:10–20:08
Climate type
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Population: 319,554
01Map
Coordinates39.7006, 125.8933
Coordinates (DMS)39°42′02″N, 125°53′36″E
Elevation35 m
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang
Also known as: Kaech'on, Kaech'on-up, Kaech’ŏn, Kaech’ŏn-ŭp, Kaisen, gaecheon, 개천
02Daylight by month
9.5J
10.5F
11.7M
13.1A
14.2M
14.8J
14.5J
13.6A
12.2S
10.9O
9.8N
9.2D
Longest day in Jun (14.8 h), shortest in Dec (9.2 h).
03Nearby places
Yŏngbyŏn9,584
↖ 14.7 km away
Anju50,196
↙ 21.6 km away
Kujang-ŭp19,522
↗ 21.9 km away
Sinanju15,693
↙ 26.8 km away
Sunch’ŏn437,000
↓ 30.1 km away
Tŏkch’ŏn237,133
→ 31.7 km away
Paek'ak125,924
↙ 36.1 km away
Sil-li19,463
↙ 42.6 km away
Ch’ŏsal-li43,614
↙ 46.7 km away
Pyongsong100,000
↓ 50.5 km away
04Biggest cities in North Korea
Pyongyang3,222,000
↓ 75 km away
Hamhung559,056
→ 142 km away
Nampo455,000
↓ 115 km away
Sunch’ŏn437,000
↓ 30 km away
Hŭngnam346,082
→ 149 km away
Kaesong338,155
↓ 201 km away
Wonsan329,207
↘ 146 km away
Chongjin327,000
↗ 401 km away
05Climate
06Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kaech’ŏn in?
Kaech’ŏn is in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone (UTC+9). This offset is used for all local time in Kaech’ŏn.
Where is Kaech’ŏn located?
Kaech’ŏn is located in South Pyongan, North Korea. Its position is 39.7006, 125.8933.
What are the GPS coordinates of Kaech’ŏn?
The geographic coordinates of Kaech’ŏn are 39.7006, 125.8933 (39°42′02″N, 125°53′36″E). It sits at an elevation of about 35 m above sea level.
What is the population of Kaech’ŏn?
Kaech’ŏn has a population of about 319,554 people, according to GeoNames data.