Hŭngju-dong, North Korea
Chagang · North Korea
Hŭngju-dong is a large city in Chagang, North Korea with a population of 251,971. Elevation: 974 ft (297 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Hŭngju-dong
Kanggye is the provincial capital of Chagang, North Korea and has a population of 251,971. Because of its strategic importance, derived from its topography, it has been of military interest from the time of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910).
People
Climate
| Population | 251,971 |
| Population Density | 2,475 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9963°, 126.5476° |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Country | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| State / Province | Chagang |
| Average Temperature | 43°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 58.3 inches (1,481 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 31.9 inches (81 cm) |
About Hŭngju-dong
Hŭngju-dong is a large city in North Korea (Chagang) with a population of 251,971. The city sits at an elevation of 974 feet (297 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 13°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.
Climate in Hŭngju-dong
Hŭngju-dong has an average annual temperature of 6.4°C (44°F). The hottest month is Jul (22.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-11.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1151 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below North Korea avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Area | 101.8 sq mi (263.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,475/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9963°N, 126.5476°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Longgang Group (148 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Longgang Group | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,000 m (3,281 ft) | 350 | 148 km |
| Changbaishan | Stratovolcano | 2,744 m (9,003 ft) | 1903 | 168 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°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) | 9.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 8.8 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in |
Hŭngju-dong has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 13°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.4") and January the driest (0.4").
Museums in Hŭngju-dong
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jagang Kim Il-Sung Revolutionary Museum | ||||
| Yonphung Revolutionary Site |
Libraries in Hŭngju-dong
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jagang Provincial Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hŭngju-dong
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manpo Market |
Stadiums & Teams in Hŭngju-dong
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Hŭngju-dong
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanfeng Tonghua Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Hŭngju-dong
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Changjin Air Force Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Manpo Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Hŭngju-dong?
Hŭngju-dong has a population of 251,971 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 2,475 people per square mile, spread across 101.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Hŭngju-dong?
Hŭngju-dong has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 58.3 inches, with 31.9 inches of snow.
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