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Kanggye, North Korea
Chagang · North Korea
Kanggye is a large city in Chagang, North Korea with a population of 209,530. Elevation: 945 ft (288 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).
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About Kanggye
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 | 209,530 |
| Population Density | 2,058 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9695°, 126.5852° |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Country | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| State / Province | Chagang |
| Average Temperature | 42°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.3 inches (923 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.5 inches (9 cm) |
About Kanggye
Kanggye is a large city in North Korea (Chagang) with a population of 209,530. The city sits at an elevation of 945 feet (288 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 8°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.
Climate in Kanggye
Kanggye has an average annual temperature of 3.9°C (39°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-13.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1081 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below North Korea avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Area | 101.8 sq mi (263.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,058/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9695°N, 126.5852°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Longgang Group (152 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Longgang Group | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,000 m (3,281 ft) | 350 | 152 km |
| Changbaishan | Stratovolcano | 2,744 m (9,003 ft) | 1903 | 168 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 9.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 8.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in |
Kanggye has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 8°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.5") and January the driest (0.4").
Colleges & Universities in Kanggye
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanggye Teacher Training College | University | — | — |
Schools in Kanggye
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pak Kum-san Senior Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kanggye Middle School No .1 | — | — | — | — |
| Kanggye Schoolchildren's Palace | — | — | — | — |
| Kanggye Pukmun Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kanggye 16th of February Higher Art School | — | — | — | — |
| Janggang Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Pak Kum-san Senior Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kanggye Middle School No .1 | — | — | — | — |
| Kanggye Schoolchildren's Palace | — | — | — | — |
| Kanggye Pukmun Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kanggye 16th of February Higher Art School | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Kanggye
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jagang Kim Il-Sung Revolutionary Museum | ||||
| Yonphung Revolutionary Site |
Libraries in Kanggye
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jagang Provincial Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Kanggye
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kanggye
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Kanggye
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Kanggye
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Kanggye
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Kanggye
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kanggye
6 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kanggye
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kanggye
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Kanggye
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanfeng Tonghua Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Kanggye
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Changjin Air Force Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Manpo Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
Around Kanggye
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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What is the population of Kanggye?
Kanggye has a population of 209,530 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 2,058 people per square mile, spread across 101.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kanggye?
Kanggye has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.3 inches, with 3.5 inches of snow.