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Hŭkkyo-ri, North Hwanghae, North Korea – North Korea Flag

Current Date And Time In Hŭkkyo-ri, North Korea

Saturday, 15 August 2026
15:55:36 KST
Currency: North Korean Won (KPW)
Timezone: UTC +08:30 (KST)
Population: 25,437

📍 Cities Near To Hŭkkyo-ri


Find cities, states and countries closest to Hŭkkyo-ri in North Hwanghae, North Korea with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Hŭkkyo-ri.

📍 Hŭkkyo-ri Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Hŭkkyo-ri from our regional database:

State / RegionNorth Hwanghae
Total Population25,437
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude38.7986° N
Center Longitude125.7919° E
Elevation18 m (59 ft)
UTC Time Zone+08:30
Population Rank in North Hwanghae#4 of 7
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Anak Anak26 41 22
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Chaeryŏng-ŭp Chaeryŏng-ŭp29 47 25
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Chunghwa Chunghwa5 7 4
North (N)
National Flag Of Hwangju-ŭp Hwangju-ŭp9 14 8
South (S)
National Flag Of Kangdong-ŭp Kangdong-ŭp29 46 25
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kangsŏn Kangsŏn15 24 13
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Man’gyŏngdae-ri Man’gyŏngdae-ri15 24 13
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Namp’o Namp’o21 34 18
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Pyeongyang Pyeongyang17 27 15
North (N)
National Flag Of Pyongyang Pyongyang16 26 14
North (N)
National Flag Of Ryonggang-ŭp Ryonggang-ŭp20 32 18
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Sariwŏn-si Sariwŏn-si20 33 18
South (S)
National Flag Of Sŏjang-dong Sŏjang-dong17 27 15
North (N)
National Flag Of Songnim-ni Songnim-ni8 14 7
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Sŭngho 1-tong Sŭngho 1-tong17 27 14
Northeast (NE)

🏳️ States Near To Hŭkkyo-ri


States and regions closest to North Hwanghae (home state of Hŭkkyo-ri), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Gangwon-do Gangwon-do118 189 102
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Gyeonggi-do Gyeonggi-do103 166 90
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Incheon Incheon83 134 72
South (S)
National Flag Of Kaesong Kaesong51 83 45
South (S)
National Flag Of Kangwŏn-do Kangwŏn-do62 99 54
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Nampo Nampo60 97 52
West (W)
National Flag Of North Chungcheong North Chungcheong147 237 128
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of P'yŏngan-bukto P'yŏngan-bukto103 166 90
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Pyongyang Pyongyang43 70 38
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Seoul Seoul83 134 72
South-southeast (SSE)

🌎 Countries Near To Hŭkkyo-ri


Countries bordering or closest to North Korea, with aerial distance and compass direction from Hŭkkyo-ri's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Hong Kong Hong Kong1,469 2,364 1,276
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Japan Japan648 1,043 563
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Macao Macao1,496 2,408 1,299
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of South Korea South Korea307 493 266
South (S)
National Flag Of Taiwan Taiwan1,211 1,949 1,052
South-southwest (SSW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Hŭkkyo-ri. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in North Hwanghae, North Korea.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Hŭkkyo-ri (You)North Hwanghae25,437
ChunghwaPyongyang19,3467.3N
Songnim-niNorth Hwanghae152,42513.7WSW
Hwangju-ŭpNorth Hwanghae35,64114.3S
Twimoraet’ŏPyongyang13,05023.6NNW
KangsŏnSouth Pyongan102,43623.8NW
Man’gyŏngdae-riPyongyang321,69024.4NNW
PyongyangPyongyang3,222,00026.4N
Sŭngho 1-tongPyongyang39,84126.8NE
PyeongyangSouth Pyongan26.9N
Sŏjang-dongSouth Pyongan27.0N

🏆 North Hwanghae City Rankings

How does Hŭkkyo-ri rank within North Hwanghae? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Hŭkkyo-ri appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Sariwŏn-si310,100
Songnim-ni152,425
Hwangju-ŭp35,641
Hŭkkyo-ri ⭐25,437
Anak19,995
Sinmak18,669
Koksan-ŭp12,923

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Sariwŏn-si187.91

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Sariwŏn-si1,650.26
✈️ Nearest Airport
Pyongyang Sunan International Airport
IATA: FNJ
48 km (30 mi) from Hŭkkyo-ri
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare North Hwanghae Cities
Hŭkkyo-ri ranks #4 of 7 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Hŭkkyo-ri? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Hŭkkyo-ri Sits on the Map

Hŭkkyo-ri sits inside North Hwanghae, North Korea and ranks #4 of 7 cities in North Hwanghae by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Hŭkkyo-ri to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Hŭkkyo-ri outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Hŭkkyo-ri and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Hŭkkyo-ri against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and North Hwanghae city rankings

🌎 Beyond Hŭkkyo-ri: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Hŭkkyo-ri and the countries closest to Hŭkkyo-ri by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near North Korea. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Asia.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Hŭkkyo-ri, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Hŭkkyo-ri at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Hŭkkyo-ri

If you're stringing together stops in North Hwanghae, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Hŭkkyo-ri — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Hŭkkyo-ri MapView the Hŭkkyo-ri map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Hŭkkyo-ri Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ North Hwanghae OverviewExplore the North Hwanghae state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ North Korea Country DataGet complete North Korea data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Hŭkkyo-ri

Which cities are closest to Hŭkkyo-ri?

See the Cities Near To Hŭkkyo-ri table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in North Hwanghae by population and density.

How is the distance from Hŭkkyo-ri to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Hŭkkyo-ri and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Hŭkkyo-ri map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Hŭkkyo-ri will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Hŭkkyo-ri to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Hŭkkyo-ri?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Hŭkkyo-ri. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and North Hwanghae city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Hŭkkyo-ri compare in size to the cities near it?

Hŭkkyo-ri ranks #4 of 7 cities in North Hwanghae by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Hŭkkyo-ri?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Hŭkkyo-ri is Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ), about 48 km (30 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.