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Yuktae-dong, South Hamgyong, North Korea – North Korea Flag

Current Date And Time In Yuktae-dong, North Korea

Sunday, 16 August 2026
01:21:04 KST
Currency: North Korean Won (KPW)
Timezone: UTC +08:30 (KST)
Population: 76,427

📍 Cities Near To Yuktae-dong


Find cities, states and countries closest to Yuktae-dong 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 Yuktae-dong.

📍 Yuktae-dong 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 Yuktae-dong from our regional database:

State / RegionSouth Hamgyong
Total Population76,427
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude40.0247° N
Center Longitude128.1597° E
Elevation1 m (3 ft)
UTC Time Zone+08:30
Population Rank in South Hamgyong#5 of 11
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Anbyŏn-ŭp Anbyŏn-ŭp76 122 66
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Badaogou Badaogou113 182 98
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Baoquanshan Baoquanshan109 176 95
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Baoshan Baoshan119 192 103
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Changam-ch’on Changam-ch’on52 83 45
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Changbai Changbai96 155 84
North (N)
National Flag Of Chasŏng Chasŏng127 205 110
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Hamhŭng Hamhŭng34 54 29
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Hau-ri Hau-ri106 171 92
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Hoemul-li Hoemul-li125 202 109
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Hoeyang Hoeyang96 154 83
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Hongwŏn Hongwŏn11 17 9
West (W)
National Flag Of Hŭngnam Hŭngnam31 49 27
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Hwadae Hwadae90 145 78
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Hwasŏng Hwasŏng110 177 96
Northeast (NE)

🏳️ States Near To Yuktae-dong


States and regions closest to South Hamgyong (home state of Yuktae-dong), 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 Yuktae-dong


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Yuktae-dong (You)South Hamgyong76,427
Sinp’oSouth Hamgyong152,7593.4ENE
HongwŏnSouth Hamgyong70,92317.4W
Samho-rodongjaguSouth Hamgyong19,02526.0WSW
HŭngnamSouth Hamgyong346,08249.4WSW
Iwŏn-ŭpSouth Hamgyong26,36453.6NE
HamhŭngSouth Hamgyong559,05654.4WSW
YonggwangGyeongsangnam-do59.9W
Yŏnggwang-ŭpSouth Hamgyong21,88260.0W
Sinsang-niSouth Hamgyong14,96076.6WSW
Changam-ch’onSouth Hamgyong207,29983.4NE

🏆 South Hamgyong City Rankings

How does Yuktae-dong 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 Yuktae-dong appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Hamhŭng559,056
Hŭngnam346,082
Changam-ch’on207,299
Sinp’o152,759
Yuktae-dong ⭐76,427
Hongwŏn70,923
Iwŏn-ŭp26,364
Yŏnggwang-ŭp21,882
Kowŏn-ŭp21,490
Samho-rodongjagu19,025

📏 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
66 km (41 mi) from Yuktae-dong
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
Yuktae-dong ranks #5 of 11 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Yuktae-dong? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Yuktae-dong Sits on the Map

Yuktae-dong sits inside South Hamgyong, North Korea and ranks #5 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 Yuktae-dong 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 Yuktae-dong 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 Yuktae-dong and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Yuktae-dong against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and South Hamgyong city rankings

🌎 Beyond Yuktae-dong: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Yuktae-dong

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Yuktae-dong MapView the Yuktae-dong map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Yuktae-dong 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 Yuktae-dong

Which cities are closest to Yuktae-dong?

See the Cities Near To Yuktae-dong 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 Yuktae-dong to nearby places calculated?

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

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

Yuktae-dong ranks #5 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 Yuktae-dong?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Yuktae-dong is Sondok Airport (DSO), about 66 km (41 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.