Pongch’ŏn-ŭp Geographic coordinates
Pongch’ŏn-ŭp is in South Hwanghae, North Korea, at latitude 38.12389 and longitude 126.20472. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, about 57 m above sea level.
South Hwanghae, North Korea Northern · Eastern Hemisphere 38.12389, 126.20472
38.1239° N 126.2047° E
38°7'26'' N 126°12'17'' E
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Latitude and longitude of Pongch’ŏn-ŭp
| System | Lat. Latitude | Long. Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal standard | 38.12389 | 126.20472 |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 38.1239° N | 126.2047° E |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds (DMS) | 38°7'26'' N | 126°12'17'' E |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 38°7.433' N | 126°12.283' E |
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Geographic facts about Pongch’ŏn-ŭp
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Pongch’ŏn-ŭp lies near the same parallel as cities like Seoul (South Korea) and near the same meridian as cities like Dili (Timor Leste).
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About geographic coordinates
The geographic coordinate system enables any place in the world to be located using its latitude and longitude. The latitude is the position relative to the equator, specifying the north-south position. The longitude specifies the east-west position measured from a reference meridian (usually the Greenwich Prime Meridian). The latitude and longitude of Pongch’ŏn-ŭp have been calculated based on the geodetic datum WGS84.
Besides latitude and longitude, there are other systems to express a location: UTM coordinates divide the world into 60 zones and express positions in meters; the Plus Code is an open short code used by Google Maps; and the geohash is a compact format widely used in software applications.
All formats correspond to the same reference point at the center of Pongch’ŏn-ŭp: opened on a map, it may land on a specific street or spot downtown.