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Hwasŏng, North Korea
North Hamgyong · North Korea
Hwasŏng is a mid-size city in North Hamgyong, North Korea with a population of 99,557. Elevation: 322 ft (98 m). Average temperature: 44°F (6°C).
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About Hwasŏng
Kwan-li-so No. 16 Hwasong, often known outside North Korea as the Hwasong concentration camp, is the largest political labor camp (kwalliso) in North Korea. Located in rural North Hamgyong Province, Hwasong is highly secretive and isolated from the rest of the country. Prisoners, usually imprisoned for life, are subject to harsh forced labor and treatment. The estimated prisoner population size is 20,000.
People
Climate
| Population | 99,557 |
| Population Density | 185 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.2556°, 129.4928° |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Country | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| State / Province | North Hamgyong |
| Average Temperature | 44°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.4 inches (721 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.3 inches (11 cm) |
About Hwasŏng
Hwasŏng is a mid-size city in North Korea (North Hamgyong) with a population of 99,557. The city sits at an elevation of 322 feet (98 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.
Climate in Hwasŏng
Hwasŏng has an average annual temperature of 5.3°C (42°F). The hottest month is Jul (20°C), the coldest is Jan (-10.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 981 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below North Korea avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Area | 537.7 sq mi (1,392.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 185/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2556°N, 129.4928°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Changbaishan (142 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Changbaishan | Stratovolcano | 2,744 m (9,003 ft) | 1903 | 142 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in |
Hwasŏng has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 17°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (0.6").
Train Stations in Hwasŏng
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Hwasŏng
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Orang (Chongjin) Airport | RGO | Medium Airport |
| Kilchu Highway Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kuktong Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Paegam Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Sungam ni Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
Around Hwasŏng
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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What is the population of Hwasŏng?
Hwasŏng has a population of 99,557 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 185 people per square mile, spread across 537.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Hwasŏng?
Hwasŏng has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.4 inches, with 4.3 inches of snow.