
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Kwaksan, a city in P'yŏngan-bukto, North Korea in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Kwaksan — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Kwaksan | |
| State | P'yŏngan-bukto | |
| Country | North Korea | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 10,478 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in P'yŏngan-bukto | #10 of 12 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | North Korean Won | |
| Code ISO-4217 | KPW | |
| Symbol | ₩ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +850 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .kp | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 14 | |
| In Feet | 46 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 39.69 | |
| Longitude | 125.08 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 39.688° N 125.083° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 39° 41' 15" N 125° 4' 58" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 39° 41.25' N 125° 4.97' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to P'yŏngan-bukto Capital | 74 km Northwest of Sinuiju | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Langtoucun, China (75 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +08:30 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:19 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:09 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 50m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Pyongyang |
Kwaksan is a city situated in P'yŏngan-bukto, North Korea, within Asia. GeoNames classifies Kwaksan as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in P'yŏngan-bukto
The latitude and longitude of Kwaksan pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 14 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kwaksan on the map
Kwaksan runs on UTC +08:30. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Kwaksan run on North Korean Won (KPW), shown with the symbol ₩. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Kwaksan exchange rates
To ring a number in Kwaksan from outside North Korea, dial +850 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Kwaksan and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Kwaksan ranks #10 of 12 cities in P'yŏngan-bukto. It lies about 74 km Northwest of Sinuiju, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the P'yŏngan-bukto market. › Cities near Kwaksan
Kwaksan has a recorded population of approximately 10,478 people. That places it #10 of 12 cities with population data in P'yŏngan-bukto. Browse more cities in P'yŏngan-bukto for comparison.
Kwaksan is part of P'yŏngan-bukto in North Korea. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Kwaksan keeps UTC +08:30. Today the sun rises around 05:19 AM and sets around 07:09 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Kwaksan price in North Korean won (KPW), written with the symbol ₩. Check live rates on our Kwaksan currency page.
Kwaksan is about 74 km Northwest of Sinuiju, the capital of P'yŏngan-bukto. See cities near Kwaksan for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Kwaksan lands you closest to Langtoucun, China, about 75 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kwaksan sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.