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Samjiyŏn-ŭp, Yanggang-do, North Korea – North Korea Flag

Current Date And Time In Samjiyŏn-ŭp, North Korea

Saturday, 15 August 2026
08:45:45 KST
Currency: North Korean Won (KPW)
Timezone: UTC +08:30 (KST)
Population: 31,471

📍 Cities Near To Samjiyŏn-ŭp


Find cities, states and countries closest to Samjiyŏn-ŭp in Yanggang-do, 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 Samjiyŏn-ŭp.

📍 Samjiyŏn-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 Samjiyŏn-ŭp from our regional database:

State / RegionYanggang-do
Total Population31,471
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude41.8036° N
Center Longitude128.3189° E
Elevation1,364 m (4,475 ft)
UTC Time Zone+08:30
Population Rank in Yanggang-do#3 of 5
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Antu Antu95 152 82
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Badaogou Badaogou58 93 50
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Baicaogou Baicaogou120 194 104
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Baishan Baishan85 137 74
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Baishuitan Baishuitan71 115 62
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Bajiazi Bajiazi72 116 63
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Baoquanshan Baoquanshan49 79 42
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Baoshan Baoshan55 88 47
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Beigang Beigang59 94 51
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Beixinjie Beixinjie79 128 69
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Chang’an Chang’an109 175 95
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Changam-ch’on Changam-ch’on86 139 75
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Changbai Changbai27 44 24
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Changxing Changxing100 161 87
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Chaoyangchuan Chaoyangchuan91 147 79
Northeast (NE)

🏳️ States Near To Samjiyŏn-ŭp


States and regions closest to Yanggang-do (home state of Samjiyŏn-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 Chagang Chagang107 173 93
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Gangwon-do Gangwon-do235 379 204
South (S)
National Flag Of Gyeonggi-do Gyeonggi-do270 434 234
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Incheon Incheon278 448 242
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Jilin Jilin245 394 213
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Kaesong Kaesong249 401 217
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Kangwŏn-do Kangwŏn-do172 278 150
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Nampo Nampo240 387 209
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of North Hamgyong North Hamgyong64 102 55
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of North Hwanghae North Hwanghae208 335 181
South-southwest (SSW)

🌎 Countries Near To Samjiyŏn-ŭp


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Samjiyŏn-ŭp (You)Yanggang-do31,471
ChangbaiJilin58,26644.1SSW
HyesanYanggang-do192,68046.2SSW
Hyesan-dongYanggang-do97,79446.7SSW
JinhuaJilin48.3SSW
ShisidaogouJilin51.2SW
Yŏnsa-ŭpNorth Hamgyong37,87658.5ENE
ShisandaogouJilin61.2SW
ManjiangJilin62.4WNW
ChongshanJilin64.9ENE
ErdaobaiheJilin71.2NNW

🏆 Yanggang-do City Rankings

How does Samjiyŏn-ŭp rank within Yanggang-do? 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 Samjiyŏn-ŭp appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Hyesan192,680
Hyesan-dong97,794
Samjiyŏn-ŭp ⭐31,471
Kapsan-ŭp20,406
Sŭngjibaegam11,786

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Hyesan277.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Hyesan695.60
✈️ Nearest Airport
Changbaishan Airport
IATA: NBS
66 km (41 mi) from Samjiyŏn-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 Yanggang-do Cities
Samjiyŏn-ŭp ranks #3 of 5 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Samjiyŏn-ŭp Sits on the Map

Samjiyŏn-ŭp sits inside Yanggang-do, North Korea and ranks #3 of 5 cities in Yanggang-do 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 Samjiyŏn-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 Samjiyŏn-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 Samjiyŏn-ŭp and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Samjiyŏn-ŭp against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Yanggang-do city rankings

🌎 Beyond Samjiyŏn-ŭp: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Samjiyŏn-ŭp

If you're stringing together stops in Yanggang-do, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Samjiyŏn-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

🗺 Samjiyŏn-ŭp MapView the Samjiyŏn-ŭp map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Samjiyŏn-ŭp Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Yanggang-do OverviewExplore the Yanggang-do 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 Samjiyŏn-ŭp

Which cities are closest to Samjiyŏn-ŭp?

See the Cities Near To Samjiyŏn-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 Yanggang-do by population and density.

How is the distance from Samjiyŏn-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 Samjiyŏn-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 Samjiyŏn-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 Samjiyŏn-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 Samjiyŏn-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 Samjiyŏn-ŭp?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Samjiyŏn-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 Yanggang-do city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Samjiyŏn-ŭp compare in size to the cities near it?

Samjiyŏn-ŭp ranks #3 of 5 cities in Yanggang-do 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 Samjiyŏn-ŭp?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Samjiyŏn-ŭp is Changbaishan Airport (NBS), about 66 km (41 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.