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Samho-rodongjagu, South Hamgyong, North Korea – North Korea Flag

Current Date And Time In Samho-rodongjagu, North Korea

Saturday, 15 August 2026
22:43:40 KST
Currency: North Korean Won (KPW)
Timezone: UTC +08:30 (KST)
Population: 19,025

📍 Cities Near To Samho-rodongjagu


Find cities, states and countries closest to Samho-rodongjagu in South Hamgyong, 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 Samho-rodongjagu.

📍 Samho-rodongjagu 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 Samho-rodongjagu from our regional database:

State / RegionSouth Hamgyong
Total Population19,025
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude39.9475° N
Center Longitude127.8711° E
Elevation4 m (13 ft)
UTC Time Zone+08:30
Population Rank in South Hamgyong#10 of 11
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Anbyŏn-ŭp Anbyŏn-ŭp65 105 57
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Badaogou Badaogou113 182 98
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Baoquanshan Baoquanshan110 178 96
North (N)
National Flag Of Changam-ch’on Changam-ch’on66 106 57
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Changbai Changbai103 166 89
North (N)
National Flag Of Chasŏng Chasŏng123 198 107
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Gongyi Gongyi136 219 118
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Hamhŭng Hamhŭng18 29 15
West (W)
National Flag Of Hau-ri Hau-ri121 194 105
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Hoeyang Hoeyang87 140 75
South (S)
National Flag Of Hongwŏn Hongwŏn7 11 6
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Hŭngju-dong Hŭngju-dong100 162 87
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Hŭngnam Hŭngnam15 24 13
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Hyesan Hyesan102 164 88
North (N)
National Flag Of Hyesan-dong Hyesan-dong101 163 88
North (N)

🏳️ States Near To Samho-rodongjagu


States and regions closest to South Hamgyong (home state of Samho-rodongjagu), 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 Chagang Chagang94 152 82
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Chungcheongnam-do Chungcheongnam-do271 436 235
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Gangwon-do Gangwon-do176 283 153
South (S)
National Flag Of Gyeonggi-do Gyeonggi-do209 337 182
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Gyeongsangbuk-do Gyeongsangbuk-do277 446 241
South (S)
National Flag Of Incheon Incheon219 353 190
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Jeollabuk-do Jeollabuk-do282 453 245
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Jilin Jilin287 462 249
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kaesong Kaesong192 308 166
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Kangwŏn-do Kangwŏn-do113 181 98
South-southwest (SSW)

🌎 Countries Near To Samho-rodongjagu


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Samho-rodongjagu (You)South Hamgyong19,025
HongwŏnSouth Hamgyong70,92311.3NE
HŭngnamSouth Hamgyong346,08223.5WSW
Yuktae-dongSouth Hamgyong76,42726.0ENE
HamhŭngSouth Hamgyong559,05628.7W
Sinp’oSouth Hamgyong152,75929.4ENE
YonggwangGyeongsangnam-do36.3WNW
Yŏnggwang-ŭpSouth Hamgyong21,88236.3WNW
Sinsang-niSouth Hamgyong14,96051.6SW
Kowŏn-ŭpSouth Hamgyong21,49078.1SW
Iwŏn-ŭpSouth Hamgyong26,36478.7ENE

🏆 South Hamgyong City Rankings

How does Samho-rodongjagu rank within South Hamgyong? 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 Samho-rodongjagu appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Hamhŭng559,056
Hŭngnam346,082
Changam-ch’on207,299
Sinp’o152,759
Yuktae-dong76,427
Hongwŏn70,923
Iwŏn-ŭp26,364
Yŏnggwang-ŭp21,882
Kowŏn-ŭp21,490
Samho-rodongjagu ⭐19,025

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Hamhŭng330.00
Sinp’o43.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Sinp’o3,552.53
Hamhŭng1,694.11
✈️ Nearest Airport
Sondok Airport
IATA: DSO
41 km (25 mi) from Samho-rodongjagu
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 South Hamgyong Cities
Samho-rodongjagu ranks #10 of 11 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Samho-rodongjagu? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Samho-rodongjagu Sits on the Map

Samho-rodongjagu sits inside South Hamgyong, North Korea and ranks #10 of 11 cities in South Hamgyong 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 Samho-rodongjagu 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 Samho-rodongjagu 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 Samho-rodongjagu and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Samho-rodongjagu against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and South Hamgyong city rankings

🌎 Beyond Samho-rodongjagu: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Samho-rodongjagu

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Samho-rodongjagu MapView the Samho-rodongjagu map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Samho-rodongjagu Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ South Hamgyong OverviewExplore the South Hamgyong 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 Samho-rodongjagu

Which cities are closest to Samho-rodongjagu?

See the Cities Near To Samho-rodongjagu 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 South Hamgyong by population and density.

How is the distance from Samho-rodongjagu to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Samho-rodongjagu. 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 South Hamgyong city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Samho-rodongjagu compare in size to the cities near it?

Samho-rodongjagu ranks #10 of 11 cities in South Hamgyong 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 Samho-rodongjagu?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Samho-rodongjagu is Sondok Airport (DSO), about 41 km (25 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.