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Kop’ung, North Korea
Chagang · North Korea
Kop’ung is a mid-size city in Chagang, North Korea with a population of 31,572. Elevation: 1,352 ft (412 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 31,572 |
| Population Density | 96 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,352 ft (412 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6039°, 125.9467° |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Country | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| State / Province | Chagang |
| Average Temperature | 42°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.8 inches (1,012 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.7 inches (9 cm) |
About Kop’ung
Kop’ung is a mid-size city in North Korea (Chagang) with a population of 31,572. The city sits at an elevation of 1,352 feet (412 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 9°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.
Climate in Kop’ung
Kop’ung has an average annual temperature of 5.5°C (42°F). The hottest month is Jul (21°C), the coldest is Jan (-12°C). Average annual precipitation is 1304 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below North Korea avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,352 ft (412 m) |
| Area | 328.8 sq mi (851.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 96/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6039°N, 125.9467°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1921 | XIAOSI, DANDONG, LIAONING | Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Longgang Group (197 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Longgang Group | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,000 m (3,281 ft) | 350 | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 10.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 9.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in |
Kop’ung has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 9°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.8") and January the driest (0.4").
Airports Near Kop’ung
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hyangsan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Manpo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Panghyon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sangwon Ni Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Taechon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Taechon Northwest Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Kop’ung?
Kop’ung has a population of 31,572 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 96 people per square mile, spread across 328.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kop’ung?
Kop’ung has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.8 inches, with 3.7 inches of snow.