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Kapsan-ŭp, North Korea
Yanggang-do · North Korea
Kapsan-ŭp is a small city in Yanggang-do, North Korea with a population of 20,406. Elevation: 2,667 ft (813 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).
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About Kapsan-ŭp
Kapsan-ŭp är en ort i Nordkorea. Den ligger i provinsen Yanggang-do, i den nordöstra delen av landet, 300 km nordost om huvudstaden Pyongyang. Kapsan-ŭp ligger 813 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 20 406.
People
Climate
| Population | 20,406 |
| Population Density | 39 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,667 ft (813 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0903°, 128.2933° |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Country | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| State / Province | Yanggang-do |
| Average Temperature | 36°F (2°C) |
| January Average | 4°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.1 inches (764 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.3 inches (8 cm) |
About Kapsan-ŭp
Kapsan-ŭp is a small city in North Korea (Yanggang-do) with a population of 20,406. The city sits at an elevation of 2,667 feet (813 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 4°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.
Climate in Kapsan-ŭp
Kapsan-ŭp has an average annual temperature of 2.6°C (37°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.3°C), the coldest is Jan (-14.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 835 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 36.4°F |
| 33% below North Korea avg | |
| January Average | 4°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,667 ft (813 m) |
| Area | 518.9 sq mi (1,343.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0903°N, 128.2933°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Changbaishan (101 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Changbaishan | Stratovolcano | 2,744 m (9,003 ft) | 1903 | 101 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°F (-15°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.6 in |
Kapsan-ŭp has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 4°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.8") and January the driest (0.4").
Stadiums & Teams in Kapsan-ŭp
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kapsan-ŭp
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hwangsuwon Airbase | — | Medium Airport |
| Riwon Airbase | — | Medium Airport |
| Hwangsuwon Highway Strip Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hyesan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tanchon South Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Kapsan-ŭp?
Kapsan-ŭp has a population of 20,406 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 518.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kapsan-ŭp?
Kapsan-ŭp has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 4°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.1 inches, with 3.3 inches of snow.