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Kaesŏng, North Korea
Kaesong · North Korea
Kaesŏng is a large city in Kaesong, North Korea with a population of 338,155. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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About Kaesŏng
Kaesong is a special city in the southern part of North Korea, and the capital of Korea during the Taebong kingdom and subsequent Goryeo dynasty. The city is near the Kaesong Industrial Region close to the border with South Korea and contains the remains of the Manwoldae palace. Called Songdo while it was the ancient capital of Goryeo, the city prospered as a trade centre that produced Korean ginseng. Kaesong now functions as North Korea's light industry centre.
People
Climate
| Population | 338,155 |
| Population Density | 168 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9708°, 126.5544° |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Country | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| State / Province | Kaesong |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.6 inches (1,234 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.4 inches (6 cm) |
About Kaesŏng
Kaesŏng is a large city in North Korea (Kaesong) with a population of 338,155. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.
Climate in Kaesŏng
Kaesŏng has an average annual temperature of 11.5°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1340 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below North Korea avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 2,016.3 sq mi (5,222.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 168/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9708°N, 126.5544°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (79 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 12.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 11.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in |
Kaesŏng has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.5") and January the driest (0.7").
Colleges & Universities in Kaesŏng
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koryo Songgyungwan University | University | — | — |
| Songdo Normal University | University | — | — |
Schools in Kaesŏng
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manwol Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 개성교육대학 | — | — | — | — |
| Manwol Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 개성교육대학 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kaesŏng
30 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBS Classic FM (KR) | — | UNKNOWN | |
| Big B Radio - Kpop (KR) | music, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| MBC FM4U (KR) | — | AAC 66 kbps | |
| MBC FM (KR) | — | AAC 66 kbps | |
| SBS Power FM (KR) | — | AAC 145 kbps | |
| KBS Cool FM (KR) | — | UNKNOWN | |
| CBS 음악 FM (KR) | music | UNKNOWN | |
| 올드팝카페 (KR) | oldies, oldies 50's/60's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KBS 1Radio (KR) | — | UNKNOWN | |
| KBS 1R (KR) | — | UNKNOWN | |
| Oldpop Cafe (KR) | oldies, pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| (BSOD) MBC mini All-That-Music (KR) | k-pop | AAC 67 kbps | |
| SBS Love FM (KR) | — | AAC 146 kbps | |
| (BSOD) KBS Classic FM (KR) | classical, classical piano | UNKNOWN | |
| Buddhist True Network TV (KR) | — | AAC,H.264 1311 kbps | |
| EBS TV-2 (KR) | — | AAC 1148 kbps | |
| EBS TV-e (KR) | — | AAC 1140 kbps | |
| Gukak TV (KR) | — | AAC 4458 kbps | |
| Buddhist Broadcasting System TV (KR) | — | AAC 2333 kbps | |
| EBS TV-Kids (KR) | — | AAC 1151 kbps | |
| CPBC (KR) | — | AAC 192 kbps | |
| CPBC TV (KR) | — | AAC,H.264 328 kbps | |
| KBS Classic FM zstream (KR) | — | UNKNOWN | |
| EBS TV-1 (KR) | — | AAC 1150 kbps | |
| 마포FM (KR) | music, talk | MP3 96 kbps | |
| gukak (KR) | — | AAC 194 kbps | |
| EBS TV-i (KR) | — | AAC 1146 kbps | |
| Fred Film Radio(한국어) (KR) | culture, film | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Pyongyang | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| EBS TV-Plus 2 (KR) | — | AAC 1151 kbps |
Museums in Kaesŏng
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aegibong Peace Ecopark | ||||
| Dado Museum | ||||
| Ganghwa History Museum | ||||
| Ganghwa Peace Observatory | ||||
| Ganghwaeunam Natural History Museum | ||||
| Gonchung Museum | ||||
| HANLIP TOY MUSEUM | ||||
| Heiri Art Valley | ||||
| History Museum | ||||
| Kaesong Embroidery Muesum | ||||
| Kim Jung Gi museum | ||||
| Koryo Museum (Sungyangwan Academy) | ||||
| Koryo Museum (Sungyangwan Academy) | ||||
| Museum of Modern History of Korea | ||||
| name=운정행복센터 | ||||
| Nonggyeong Museum | ||||
| North Korea Peace Museum | ||||
| North Korea Peace Museum | ||||
| Revolutionary Museum for the History of Kaesong | ||||
| Revolutionary Museum for the History of Kaesong | ||||
| Tongilchon Village Museum | ||||
| Yeongjipgungsi Museum | ||||
| 강화역사박물관 | ||||
| 갤러리 헤이리스 | ||||
| 국립민속박물관 파주 | ||||
| 유비파크 | ||||
| 조강 전망대 | ||||
| 한향림 옹기박물관 |
Libraries in Kaesŏng
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaektarae Childrens Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ganghwagullip Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Geumchon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gimpo University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gyoha Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hallabibaldi Apt. Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hallabibaldi Apt. Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kaesong City Student Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pajusijungang Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saesaengmyeong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Seongeunsae Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 가람도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 가람도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 강화도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 문산도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 물푸레도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 시립금촌도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 해솔도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 해솔도서관 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kaesŏng
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ganghwa traditional market | |||||
| 개성중앙시장 | |||||
| 개성중앙시장 | |||||
| 금촌통일시장 | |||||
| 금촌통일시장입구 | |||||
| 통일촌 농수산물 직판장 |
Hotels in Kaesŏng
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kaesŏng
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Kaesŏng
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Kaesŏng
9 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Kaesŏng
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kaesŏng
8 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kaesŏng
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Kaesong Youth Stadium |
Ski Resorts Near Kaesŏng
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 안산썰매장 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bears Town Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Kaesŏng
32 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gimpo International Airport | GMP | Large Airport |
| Incheon International Airport | ICN | Large Airport |
| Koksan 2 Highway Strip | — | Medium Airport |
| Koksan Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Seoul Air Base (K-16) | SSN | Medium Airport |
| Suwon Airport | SWU | Medium Airport |
| Ayang Ni Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Baekui-ri (G-228) Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bucheon (G-103) Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Camp Casey-Dongduchon (Camp Mobile) (H-220) Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| G 233 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G 238 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-218 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-219 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ganap-ri (G-222) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ichon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ichon Northeast Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ihyon Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ihyon Ni Highway Strip Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nogok-ri Airfield (G-130) | — | Small Airport |
| Nuchon Ni Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nuchon Ni Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Paju (G-110) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pocheon (G-217) Airport | QJP | Small Airport |
| Pyongsul Li Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Sohung Highway Strip Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sohung South Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Susaek (G 113) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Taebukpo Ri Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Toha Ri North Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Wong Yo Ri Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Yongin (G-501) Airport | — | Small Airport |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Kaesŏng
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong | Cultural | 2013 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kaesŏng
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Anhwa Temple | |
| Ryongtongsa |
Explore Near Kaesŏng
Quick Facts
Around Kaesŏng
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Kaesŏng
8 places within 15 km
- • Songdo Gate
- • Yongpyong Gate
- • Mount Jine
- • Mount Jine
- • Mount Mansu
- • Mount Ryongsu
- • Tokam Peak
- • View to North Korea
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Kaesŏng
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Kaesŏng
What is the population of Kaesŏng?
Kaesŏng has a population of 338,155 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 168 people per square mile, spread across 2,016.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kaesŏng?
Kaesŏng has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.6 inches, with 2.4 inches of snow.