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Hŭkkyo-ri, North Korea

North Hwanghae · North Korea

Hŭkkyo-ri is a small city in North Hwanghae, North Korea with a population of 25,437. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

25,437 Population 123/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
40.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Pyongyang Timezone

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About Hŭkkyo-ri

Hŭkkyo-ri

Hŭkkyo-ri är en ort i Nordkorea. Den ligger i provinsen Norra Hwanghae, i den sydvästra delen av landet, 26 km söder om huvudstaden Pyongyang. Hŭkkyo-ri ligger 18 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 25 437.

People

Population25,437
Density123/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain40.9 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population25,437
Population Density123 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates38.7986°, 125.7919°
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang
Country🇰🇵 North Korea
State / ProvinceNorth Hwanghae
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation40.9 inches (1,040 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.9 inches (5 cm)

About Hŭkkyo-ri

Hŭkkyo-ri is a small city in North Korea (North Hwanghae) with a population of 25,437. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.

Climate in Hŭkkyo-ri

Hŭkkyo-ri has an average annual temperature of 11.5°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-5.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1000 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -5.2°C / 23°F -9.9° / -0.5° 11.7
Feb -1.5°C / 29°F -6.3° / 3.2° 15.9
Mar 4.4°C / 40°F -0.9° / 9.6° 19.7
Apr 11.9°C / 53°F 6.1° / 17.6° 49.8
May 17.9°C / 64°F 12.2° / 23.6° 72.1
Jun 22.6°C / 73°F 17.8° / 27.4° 98.2
Jul 25.1°C / 77°F 21.3° / 28.9° 301.5
Aug 25.6°C / 78°F 21.6° / 29.6° 213.2
Sep 21°C / 70°F 16° / 25.9° 117.0
Oct 13.4°C / 56°F 8° / 18.9° 43.6
Nov 5.1°C / 41°F 0.6° / 9.7° 40.7
Dec -2.9°C / 27°F -7.1° / 1.3° 16.3
Hŭkkyo-ri experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below North Korea avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area206.6 sq mi (535.2 km²)
Population Density123/sq mi
Coordinates38.7986°N, 125.7919°W
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above North Korea avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.6 on Jan 8, 2023.

Nov 11, 1992 8 km NW of Chunghwa, North Korea M4.3 15 km
Aug 11, 1995 62 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea M4.0 146 km
Mar 17, 2002 49 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea M3.9 133 km
May 11, 2020 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea M3.8 108 km
Jun 27, 2019 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea M3.6 12 km
Jan 8, 2023 South Korea M3.6 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Bavi Category 1 97 km
2019 Lingling Category 1 113 km
2010 Kompasu Category 1 145 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 177 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (144 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ch'uga-ryong Shield 452 m (1,483 ft) Unknown 144 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 1.0 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in
July 75°F (24°C) 11.0 in Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 9.2 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 5.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.5 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.7 in

Hŭkkyo-ri has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 21°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.0") and February the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Hŭkkyo-ri

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Voice of Korea music, news MP3 128 kbps
Pyongyang Radio FM news music MP3 128 kbps
조선중앙방송 full service AAC 186 kbps
평양FM105.2 105.2, 105.2 fm MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Hŭkkyo-ri

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chilgol Revolutionary Museum
Chilgol Revolutionary Museum
Fatherland Liberation War Museum
Fatherland Liberation War Museum
Folklore Museum of Korea
Folklore Museum of Korea
Kimilsungia and Kimjongilia Exhibition Hall
Korea Stamp Exhibition Hall
Korea Stamp Exhibition Hall
Korean Art Museum
Korean Art Museum
Korean Central History Museum
Korean Central History Museum
Korean People's Army Armament and Equipment Museum
Korean People's Army Armament and Equipment Museum
Korean Revolution Museum
Korean Revolution Museum
Korean Stamp Museum
Korean Stamp Museum
Mangyongdae Revolutionary Museum
Mangyongdae Revolutionary Museum
Museum of Youth Movement
Museum of Youth Movement
National Gift Exhibition
National Gift Exhibition
Paek Son Haeng Memorial Hall
Paek Son Haeng Memorial Hall
Party Founding Museum
Party Founding Museum
Phyongchon Revolutionary History Museum
Phyongchon Revolutionary History Museum
Pyongyang Railway Museum
Pyongyang Railway Museum
Pyongyang Textile Machinery Factory Revolutionary History Museum
Pyongyang Textile Machinery Factory Revolutionary History Museum
Rangnang Museum
Rangnang Museum
Revolutionary Historic Museum of Kim Chaek University of Technology
Revolutionary Historic Museum of Kim Chaek University of Technology
Revolutionary Historical Vehicle Museum
Revolutionary Historical Vehicle Museum
USS Pueblo (AGER-2)
USS Pueblo (AGER-2)
Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum
Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum
반간첩투쟁전람관
반간첩투쟁전람관

Libraries in Hŭkkyo-ri

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Electronic Library of Kim Chaek University of Technology0.0
Grand People's Study House0.0
Library of Pyongyang Medical College0.0
Rungra Students' Library0.0
Rungra Students' Library0.0
신문도서열람실0.0
신문도서열람실0.0
신문도서열람실0.0
옥류교신문도서열람실0.0
옥류교신문도서열람실0.0
옥류교신문도서열람실0.0
학생도서관0.0
학생도서관0.0
학생도서관0.0

Farmers Markets in Hŭkkyo-ri

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cheonjin Market
Cheonnae Market
Gwangmun Market
Heukgyo Market
Rakrang Market
Rungra Market
Songnim Market
당상시장
인흥시장
중구시장

Train Stations in Hŭkkyo-ri

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gandong
Hukkyo

Breweries in Hŭkkyo-ri

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Taedonggang Beer Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Hŭkkyo-ri

TeamLeagueDivision
Sosan Football Stadium

Airports Near Hŭkkyo-ri

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pyongyang Sunan International AirportFNJLarge Airport
Hwangju AirbaseMedium Airport
Pukchang Air BaseMedium Airport
Sunchon Air BaseMedium Airport
Uthachi Highway Strip AirportMedium Airport
Ayang Ni Highway StripSmall Airport
Changyon Highway Strip AirstripSmall Airport
Ihyon AirstripSmall Airport
Ihyon Ni Highway Strip AirfieldSmall Airport
Kangdong AirportSmall Airport
Mirim Aviation ClubSmall Airport
Nuchon Ni AirfieldSmall Airport
Nuchon Ni Highway StripSmall Airport
Onchon Air BaseSmall Airport
Onchon Underground Fighter BaseSmall Airport
Pyong Ni South Highway StripSmall Airport
Pyong Ni West Highway Strip AirstripSmall Airport
Sangwon 2 Highway Strip AirfieldSmall Airport
Sangwon Highway StripSmall Airport
Sohung Highway Strip AirfieldSmall Airport
Sohung South AirportSmall Airport
Sunan-Up North Highway Strip AirfieldSmall 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

🇰🇵 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 Hŭkkyo-ri

What is the population of Hŭkkyo-ri?

Hŭkkyo-ri has a population of 25,437 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 123 people per square mile, spread across 206.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hŭkkyo-ri?

Hŭkkyo-ri has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.9 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.

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