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Koksan-ŭp, North Hwanghae, North Korea – North Korea Flag

Current Date And Time In Koksan-ŭp, North Korea

Saturday, 15 August 2026
07:15:23 KST
Currency: North Korean Won (KPW)
Timezone: UTC +08:30 (KST)
Population: 12,923

📍 Cities Near To Koksan-ŭp


Find cities, states and countries closest to Koksan-ŭp 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 Koksan-ŭp.

📍 Koksan-ŭp 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 Koksan-ŭp from our regional database:

State / RegionNorth Hwanghae
Total Population12,923
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude38.7819° N
Center Longitude126.6664° E
Elevation165 m (541 ft)
UTC Time Zone+08:30
Population Rank in North Hwanghae#7 of 7
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Anak Anak66 106 57
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Anbyŏn-ŭp Anbyŏn-ŭp49 80 43
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Anju Anju79 127 68
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Ansan-si Ansan-si101 163 88
South (S)
National Flag Of Anyang Anyang97 156 84
South (S)
National Flag Of Anyang-si Anyang-si97 156 84
South (S)
National Flag Of Anyangsi Anyangsi97 156 84
South (S)
National Flag Of Ayang-ni Ayang-ni60 96 52
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Bangsan Bangsan80 129 69
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Beobwon Beobwon65 105 57
South (S)
National Flag Of Boreumdori Boreumdori81 130 70
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bucheon-si Bucheon-si89 143 77
South (S)
National Flag Of Buchun-Si Buchun-Si88 142 77
South (S)
National Flag Of Bupyeong Bupyeong88 142 77
South (S)
National Flag Of Byeoryangdong Byeoryangdong105 169 91
South-southeast (SSE)

🏳️ States Near To Koksan-ŭp


States and regions closest to North Hwanghae (home state of Koksan-ŭp), 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 Koksan-ŭp


Countries bordering or closest to North Korea, with aerial distance and compass direction from Koksan-ŭp'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 Koksan-ŭp. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in North Hwanghae, North Korea.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Koksan-ŭp (You)North Hwanghae12,923
Sangsŏng-niSouth Pyongan9,88847.1NNE
SinmakNorth Hwanghae18,66955.4SW
Kangdong-ŭpPyongyang28,92263.5NW
Sŭngho 1-tongPyongyang39,84164.0WNW
KosanKangwŏn-do24,82265.6E
ChunghwaPyongyang19,34675.6W
Hŭkkyo-riNorth Hwanghae25,43775.8W
SinseoGyeonggi-do76.6SSE
Hwangju-ŭpNorth Hwanghae35,64178.2W
WŏnsanKangwŏn-do329,20778.8ENE

🏆 North Hwanghae City Rankings

How does Koksan-ŭp 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 Koksan-ŭp appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Sariwŏn-si310,100
Songnim-ni152,425
Hwangju-ŭp35,641
Hŭkkyo-ri25,437
Anak19,995
Sinmak18,669
Koksan-ŭp ⭐12,923

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Sariwŏn-si187.91

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Sariwŏn-si1,650.26
✈️ Nearest Airport
Wonsan Kalma Airport
IATA: WOS
83 km (51 mi) from Koksan-ŭp
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
Koksan-ŭp ranks #7 of 7 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Koksan-ŭp? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Koksan-ŭp Sits on the Map

Koksan-ŭp sits inside North Hwanghae, North Korea and ranks #7 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 Koksan-ŭp 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 Koksan-ŭp 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 Koksan-ŭp and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Koksan-ŭp against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and North Hwanghae city rankings

🌎 Beyond Koksan-ŭp: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Koksan-ŭp and the countries closest to Koksan-ŭp 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 Koksan-ŭp, 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 Koksan-ŭp at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Koksan-ŭp

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Koksan-ŭp MapView the Koksan-ŭp map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Koksan-ŭp 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 Koksan-ŭp

Which cities are closest to Koksan-ŭp?

See the Cities Near To Koksan-ŭp 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 Koksan-ŭp to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Koksan-ŭp 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 Koksan-ŭp 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 Koksan-ŭp 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 Koksan-ŭp 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 Koksan-ŭp?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Koksan-ŭp. 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 Koksan-ŭp compare in size to the cities near it?

Koksan-ŭp ranks #7 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 Koksan-ŭp?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Koksan-ŭp is Wonsan Kalma Airport (WOS), about 83 km (51 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.