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Hoeryŏng, North Korea
North Hamgyong · North Korea
Hoeryŏng is a mid-size city in North Hamgyong, North Korea with a population of 43,831. Elevation: 778 ft (237 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).
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About Hoeryŏng
Hoeryŏng is a city in North Hamgyong Province, North Korea. It is located opposite Jilin Province, China, with the Tumen River in between. Sanhe (三合鎮), in Longjing City, is the closest Chinese town across the river. Hoeryŏng is the birthplace of Kim Il Sung's first wife and Kim Jong Il's mother, Kim Jong Suk. The Hoeryong Revolutionary Site commemorates the birthplace.
People
Climate
| Population | 43,831 |
| Population Density | 48 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4411°, 129.7460° |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Country | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| State / Province | North Hamgyong |
| Average Temperature | 41°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.2 inches (640 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.1 inches (5 cm) |
About Hoeryŏng
Hoeryŏng is a mid-size city in North Korea (North Hamgyong) with a population of 43,831. The city sits at an elevation of 778 feet (237 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 11°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.
Climate in Hoeryŏng
Hoeryŏng has an average annual temperature of 6.1°C (43°F). The hottest month is Jul (21.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-11.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 926 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.1°F |
| 24% below North Korea avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 918.6 sq mi (2,379.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4411°N, 129.7460°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Changbaishan (147 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Changbaishan | Stratovolcano | 2,744 m (9,003 ft) | 1903 | 147 km |
| Jingbo | Volcanic field | 1,000 m (3,281 ft) | -520 | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in |
Hoeryŏng has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 11°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (0.2").
Hotels in Hoeryŏng
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Hoeryŏng
7 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Hoeryŏng
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 梦都美滑雪场 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Hoeryŏng
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport | YNJ | Medium Airport |
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What is the population of Hoeryŏng?
Hoeryŏng has a population of 43,831 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 48 people per square mile, spread across 918.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Hoeryŏng?
Hoeryŏng has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 11°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.2 inches, with 2.1 inches of snow.