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Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp, North Korea

South Hwanghae · North Korea

Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp is a large city in South Hwanghae, North Korea with a population of 142,607. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

142,607 Population 368/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
46.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Pyongyang Timezone

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People

Population142,607
Density368/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain46.1 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population142,607
Population Density368 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates37.9703°, 125.9375°
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang
Country🇰🇵 North Korea
State / ProvinceSouth Hwanghae
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation46.1 inches (1,170 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.1 inches (5 cm)

About Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp

Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp is a large city in North Korea (South Hwanghae) with a population of 142,607. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.

Climate in Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp

Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp has an average annual temperature of 12.2°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1150 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2.6°C / 27°F -6.6° / 1.5° 10.6
Feb 0.1°C / 32°F -4.2° / 4.5° 20.9
Mar 5°C / 41°F 0.5° / 9.6° 24.0
Apr 11.6°C / 53°F 6.8° / 16.4° 51.3
May 17°C / 63°F 12.3° / 21.7° 106.2
Jun 21.8°C / 71°F 17.9° / 25.7° 115.2
Jul 24.2°C / 76°F 21.3° / 27.2° 353.3
Aug 25.6°C / 78°F 22.1° / 29° 269.6
Sep 21.6°C / 71°F 17.5° / 25.8° 113.1
Oct 15°C / 59°F 10.2° / 19.8° 36.1
Nov 6.9°C / 44°F 2.8° / 11° 37.5
Dec -0.3°C / 31°F -4.3° / 3.6° 12.3
Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below North Korea avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area387.4 sq mi (1,003.4 km²)
Population Density368/sq mi
Coordinates37.9703°N, 125.9375°W
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"
21% above North Korea avg
Snowfall 2.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.48"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.6 on Jan 8, 2023.

May 17, 2013 80 km WSW of Ongjin, North Korea M4.8 129 km
Jul 24, 1995 78 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea M4.7 149 km
Nov 11, 1992 8 km NW of Chunghwa, North Korea M4.3 108 km
Aug 11, 1995 62 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea M4.0 131 km
Mar 17, 2002 49 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea M3.9 119 km
May 11, 2020 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea M3.8 129 km
Jun 27, 2019 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea M3.6 101 km
Jan 8, 2023 South Korea M3.6 35 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2.

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Bavi Category 2 101 km
2020 Haishen Category 1 299 km
2019 Lingling Category 1 65 km
2010 Kompasu Category 2 76 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 105 km
1995 Faye Category 1 277 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (128 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ch'uga-ryong Shield 452 m (1,483 ft) Unknown 128 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.8 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.6 in
July 75°F (24°C) 12.5 in Wettest
August 76°F (25°C) 10.6 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 5.5 in
October 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 0.8 in

Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 25°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.5") and January the driest (0.6").

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Museums in Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hwanghaenamdo Revolutionary History Museum

Farmers Markets in Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cheongdan Market
Haeju Market
Shinheung Market
Yeonan Market

Train Stations in Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cheongdan

Stadiums & Teams in Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp

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Airports Near Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Incheon International AirportICNLarge Airport
Haeju AirfieldMedium Airport
Hwangju AirbaseMedium Airport
Koksan 2 Highway StripMedium Airport
Koksan Air BaseMedium Airport
Ayang Ni Highway StripSmall Airport
Ihyon AirstripSmall Airport
Ihyon Ni Highway Strip AirfieldSmall Airport
Nuchon Ni AirfieldSmall Airport
Nuchon Ni Highway StripSmall Airport
Ongjin AirportSmall Airport
Sohung Highway Strip AirfieldSmall Airport
Sohung South AirportSmall Airport
T'aet'an-pihaengjang AirportSmall Airport
Toha Ri North AirportSmall Airport
Unchon Up AirportSmall Airport
Wong Yo Ri Highway StripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Pyongyang

Around Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 10

🇰🇵 About North Korea

Capital Pyongyang
Population 25,549,819
Area 120,540 km²
HDI 0.580
Life expectancy 73.6 years
Internet users 0.0%
Urban population 63.5%
Currency KPW (Won)
Languages Korean
Calling code +850
TLD .kp
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp

What is the population of Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp?

Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp has a population of 142,607 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 368 people per square mile, spread across 387.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp?

Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.1 inches, with 2.1 inches of snow.

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