Pyongyang, Pyongyang
Pyongyang: This city is the capital and largest city of North Korea, situated on the Taedong River.
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Quick Facts about Pyongyang
| Population | 2,863,000 |
| Country | Korea under Japanese rule, Korean Empire, North Korea |
| State | Pyongyang (North Korea) |
| Different from | Pyonggang County |
| Area | 3194 km2 |
| Official name | 평양직할시 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.0339,125.7543 |
| Altitude | 125 feet / 38 meters |
| Capital city | Pyongyang is capital of Provisional People's Committee for North Korea, North Korea, Goguryeo |
| Establishment | January 01, -2332 (4358 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC+09:00, UTC+09:00, UTC+08:30 |
| Local time | 18:15:34 (17th May 2026) |
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Geography
Pyongyang is located at 39°2'2"N 125°45'16"E (39.0338500, 125.7543200). It has 2 neighbors: P yongan namdo and Hwanghae bukto.
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2,581,076 | - | census |
| 2010 | 4,138,187 | 37.63% | census |
| 2015 | 2,863,000 | -44.54% | census |
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