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Chasŏng, North Korea
Chagang · North Korea
Chasŏng is a small city in Chagang, North Korea with a population of 12,736. Elevation: 1,076 ft (328 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Chasŏng
Chasŏng County is a county (kun) in Chagang Province, North Korea. The city is immediately south of the Chinese-North Korean border. Its approximate population to 7 km from the city center is 8,317. The average altitude is 1279 feet, or 389 meters. Nearby cities and towns include Haengjangp'yong and Umnae-dong.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,736 |
| Population Density | 26 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,076 ft (328 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4608°, 126.6414° |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Country | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| State / Province | Chagang |
| Average Temperature | 42°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.6 inches (879 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.4 inches (9 cm) |
About Chasŏng
Chasŏng is a small city in North Korea (Chagang) with a population of 12,736. The city sits at an elevation of 1,076 feet (328 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 7°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.
Climate in Chasŏng
Chasŏng has an average annual temperature of 4.7°C (40°F). The hottest month is Jul (21.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-13.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 987 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below North Korea avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,076 ft (328 m) |
| Area | 489.3 sq mi (1,267.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4608°N, 126.6414°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Longgang Group (97 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Longgang Group | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,000 m (3,281 ft) | 350 | 97 km |
| Changbaishan | Stratovolcano | 2,744 m (9,003 ft) | 1903 | 133 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 8.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in |
Chasŏng has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from 7°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (0.4").
Train Stations in Chasŏng
14 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Chasŏng
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanfeng Tonghua Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| 白山大镜沟滑雪场（规划） | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Chasŏng
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Manpo Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Chasŏng?
Chasŏng has a population of 12,736 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 489.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chasŏng?
Chasŏng has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 7°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.6 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow.