Port of Ch'ongjin (KPCHO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Ch'ongjin (UN/LOCODE KPCHO) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in North Korea, on the Sea of Japan. It sits at 41.7667° N, 129.8167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 17.1 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- North Korea Continued
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ch'ongjin
Where is Port of Ch'ongjin located?
Port of Ch'ongjin is a seaport located in North Korea, on the Sea of Japan. Its coordinates are 41.7667° N, 129.8167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ch'ongjin?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ch'ongjin is KPCHO — country code KP, location code CHO.
How deep is Port of Ch'ongjin?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ch'ongjin has a channel depth of about 17.1 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Ch'ongjin require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Ch'ongjin.
What type of harbor is Port of Ch'ongjin?
Port of Ch'ongjin is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Ch'ongjin have?
Port of Ch'ongjin is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Ch'ongjin are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #60500), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →