Hangjŏng-gol

Hangjŏng-gol is a locality in Pyongyang, Pyongan. Hangjŏng-gol is situated nearby to the locality Kamak-kol, as well as near Changsuwŏn-dong.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Taesongsan and Central Zoo.

Taesongsan

Peak

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Taesŏngsan is a mountain in Taesong-guyok, Pyongyang, North Korea. It has an elevation of 270 metres. One popular visitor attraction on Taesŏngsan is the outdoor ice rink.

The Korea Central Zoo, also referred to as the Pyongyang Central Zoo, is the national zoo of North Korea. Opened in April 1960, it is located near Taesŏngsan mountain in downtown Pyongyang, and covers an area of roughly one square kilometre. Central Zoo is situated 3½ km west of Hangjŏng-gol.

Anhak Royal Palace Site

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Anhakkung was the royal residence of the kingdom Goguryeo after the capital was moved to Pyongyang from Gungnae. The palace was built in 427 AD in the Taesong District of Pyongyang, North Korea, at the foot of Mount Taesong.

Hangjŏng-gol

Type: Locality
Also known as: “Hangjeonggol” and “Hangjong-gol”
Location: Pyongyang, Pyongan, North Korea, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude

39.07556° or 39° 4′ 32″ north

Longitude

125.85583° or 125° 51′ 21″ east

Elevation

89 metres (292 feet)

Open location code

8QF73VG4+68

GeoNames ID

1932392

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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Hangjŏng-gol” goes by many names.

Korean: “항정골”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Kamak-kol and Changsuwŏn-dong.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Kuksu-gogae and Maebong-san.

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