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Hoeyang, North Korea
Kangwŏn-do · North Korea
Hoeyang is a small city in Kangwŏn-do, North Korea with a population of 21,111. Elevation: 1,161 ft (354 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
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About Hoeyang
Hoeyang County is a kun, or county, in Kangwŏn province, North Korea. It was established in a general reorganization of local government in 1952. A power plant was completed in the area in 2025.
People
Climate
| Population | 21,111 |
| Population Density | 59 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,161 ft (354 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.7103°, 127.5983° |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Country | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| State / Province | Kangwŏn-do |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.1 inches (1,196 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.1 inches (10 cm) |
About Hoeyang
Hoeyang is a small city in North Korea (Kangwŏn-do) with a population of 21,111. The city sits at an elevation of 1,161 feet (354 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.
Climate in Hoeyang
Hoeyang has an average annual temperature of 8.6°C (47°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-7.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1494 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below North Korea avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,161 ft (354 m) |
| Area | 360.4 sq mi (933.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 59/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7103°N, 127.5983°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 48 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 12.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 10.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in |
Hoeyang has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 19°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.2") and January the driest (0.8").
Train Stations in Hoeyang
5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Hoeyang
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Hoeyang
32 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Wonsan Kalma Airport | WOS | Medium Airport |
| Baekui-ri (G-228) Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| G 233 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G 238 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-240 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-311 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-312 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-313 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-314 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-317 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-321 Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| G-405 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-406 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-412 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-414 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hoeyang Southeast Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hyon-ni Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ichon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ichon Northeast Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Idong Airport (G-231) | — | Small Airport |
| Imdang-ri Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ji Po Ri Airfield (G-237) | — | Small Airport |
| Kang Da Ri Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kang Da Ri Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Kojo Highway Strip Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kumgang Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kuum-ni Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nogok-ri Airfield (G-130) | — | Small Airport |
| Okpyong ni Highway Strip Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Taebukpo Ri Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yanggu (G-404) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yo-do Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Hoeyang?
Hoeyang has a population of 21,111 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 59 people per square mile, spread across 360.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Hoeyang?
Hoeyang has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.1 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.