Location & Surroundings
Pongyang is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 55 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hwawon, 10 km to the east. The national capital Seoul is about 230 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Daegu International Airport, 25 km away.
Also known as: 봉양
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
35° 49' 37" N, 128° 23' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 55 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 281 p/km²
- Built-up 9.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:51
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 11 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Pongyang
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pongyang, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.0 to 16.3 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 263 W/m2.
Temperature
16.3 C
Wind
1.4 m/s W (282 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 16.3 | 1.4 | 282 | 77 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.2 | 5.8 | 303 | 52 | 1,017.8 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 4 | 262.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.4 | 3.6 | 309 | 65 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 91.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.0 | 2.1 | 331 | 61 | 1,025.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.0 | 2.5 | 345 | 42 | 1,027.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 70.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.7 | 2.6 | 28 | 30 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 623.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.2 | 1.3 | 324 | 57 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 95.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.9 | 1.2 | 347 | 68 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 13.9 | 1.1 | 23 | 76 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 27.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.0 | 1.8 | 105 | 56 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 450.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.5 | 1.2 | 18 | 76 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 75.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.6 | 1.0 | 346 | 81 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 14.9 | 0.9 | 337 | 77 | 1,020.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 10.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pongyang?
Now 16.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.0 to 16.3 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 263 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Pongyang today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 11h 09m.
What is the local time in Pongyang?
Local time is 16:51. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Pongyang?
Pongyang is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Pongyang?
DEM 55 m.
Where is Pongyang located?
It is at 35.82704, 128.39332 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pongyang in?
It is in South Korea.