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Man’gyŏngdae-ri, North Korea

Pyongyang · North Korea

Man’gyŏngdae-ri is a large city in Pyongyang, North Korea with a population of 321,690. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

321,690 Population 8,823/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
40.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Pyongyang Timezone

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About Man’gyŏngdae-ri

Man’gyŏngdae-ri

Mangyongdae (Korean: 만경대) is a neighborhood in Mangyongdae-guyok, Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korean propaganda claims that Mangyongdae is the birthplace of North Korean leader Kim Il Sung, although in his memoirs he wrote that he had been born in the nearby neighborhood of Chilgol. Mangyongdae is where his father Kim Hyong-jik was from, and where Kim Il Sung spent his childhood.

People

Population321,690
Density8,823/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population321,690
Population Density8,823 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates38.9918°, 125.6587°
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang
Country🇰🇵 North Korea
State / ProvincePyongyang
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation40.5 inches (1,029 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.1 inches (5 cm)

About Man’gyŏngdae-ri

Man’gyŏngdae-ri is a large city in North Korea (Pyongyang) with a population of 321,690. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.

Climate in Man’gyŏngdae-ri

Man’gyŏngdae-ri has an average annual temperature of 11.5°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-5.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1000 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -5.2°C / 23°F -9.9° / -0.5° 11.7
Feb -1.5°C / 29°F -6.3° / 3.2° 15.9
Mar 4.4°C / 40°F -0.9° / 9.6° 19.7
Apr 11.9°C / 53°F 6.1° / 17.6° 49.8
May 17.9°C / 64°F 12.2° / 23.6° 72.1
Jun 22.6°C / 73°F 17.8° / 27.4° 98.2
Jul 25.1°C / 77°F 21.3° / 28.9° 301.5
Aug 25.6°C / 78°F 21.6° / 29.6° 213.2
Sep 21°C / 70°F 16° / 25.9° 117.0
Oct 13.4°C / 56°F 8° / 18.9° 43.6
Nov 5.1°C / 41°F 0.6° / 9.7° 40.7
Dec -2.9°C / 27°F -7.1° / 1.3° 16.3
Man’gyŏngdae-ri experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below North Korea avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area36.5 sq mi (94.4 km²)
Population Density8,823/sq mi
Coordinates38.9918°N, 125.6587°W
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
7% above North Korea avg
Snowfall 2.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.67"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.6 on Jan 8, 2023.

Nov 11, 1992 8 km NW of Chunghwa, North Korea M4.3 11 km
Mar 17, 2002 49 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea M3.9 139 km
May 11, 2020 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea M3.8 122 km
Jun 27, 2019 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea M3.6 15 km
Jan 8, 2023 South Korea M3.6 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Bavi Category 1 78 km
2019 Lingling Category 1 128 km
2010 Kompasu Category 1 167 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 194 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (163 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ch'uga-ryong Shield 452 m (1,483 ft) Unknown 163 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 1.0 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
July 75°F (24°C) 10.7 in Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 9.1 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.5 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.7 in

Man’gyŏngdae-ri has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 21°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.7") and February the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Man’gyŏngdae-ri

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mangyongdae High Middle School
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Radio Stations near Man’gyŏngdae-ri

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Voice of Korea music, news MP3 128 kbps
Pyongyang Radio FM news music MP3 128 kbps
조선중앙방송 full service AAC 186 kbps
평양FM105.2 105.2, 105.2 fm MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Man’gyŏngdae-ri

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Botanical Museum
Chilgol Revolutionary Museum
Chilgol Revolutionary Museum
Chongsan-ri Cooperative Farm Museum
Fatherland Liberation War Museum
Fatherland Liberation War Museum
Folklore Museum of Korea
Folklore Museum of Korea
Jonsung Revolutionary Museum
Kimilsungia and Kimjongilia Exhibition Hall
Korea Stamp Exhibition Hall
Korea Stamp Exhibition Hall
Korean Art Museum
Korean Art Museum
Korean Central History Museum
Korean Central History Museum
Korean People's Army Armament and Equipment Museum
Korean People's Army Armament and Equipment Museum
Korean Revolution Museum
Korean Revolution Museum
Korean Stamp Museum
Korean Stamp Museum
Kumsusan Palace of the Sun
Mangyongdae Revolutionary Museum
Mangyongdae Revolutionary Museum
Museum of Youth Movement
Museum of Youth Movement
National Gift Exhibition
National Gift Exhibition
Natural History Museum Pyongyang
Paek Son Haeng Memorial Hall
Paek Son Haeng Memorial Hall
Party Founding Museum
Party Founding Museum
Phyongchon Revolutionary History Museum
Phyongchon Revolutionary History Museum
Pyongyang Metro Museum
Pyongyang Railway Museum
Pyongyang Railway Museum
Pyongyang Textile Machinery Factory Revolutionary History Museum
Pyongyang Textile Machinery Factory Revolutionary History Museum
Rangnang Museum
Rangnang Museum
Revolutionary Historic Museum of Kim Chaek University of Technology
Revolutionary Historic Museum of Kim Chaek University of Technology
Revolutionary Historical Vehicle Museum
Revolutionary Historical Vehicle Museum
Revolutionary History Museum
Revolutionary Museum of the Ministry of the People's Armed Forces
Three Revolution Exhibition
USS Pueblo (AGER-2)
USS Pueblo (AGER-2)
Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum
Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum
민예전시관
반간첩투쟁전람관
반간첩투쟁전람관

Libraries in Man’gyŏngdae-ri

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Electronic Library of Kim Chaek University of Technology0.0
Grand People's Study House0.0
Kim Il Sung University E-Library0.0
Kim Il Sung University Science Library0.0
Library of Pyongyang Medical College0.0
Rungra Students' Library0.0
Rungra Students' Library0.0
신문도서열람실0.0
신문도서열람실0.0
신문도서열람실0.0
옥류교신문도서열람실0.0
옥류교신문도서열람실0.0
옥류교신문도서열람실0.0
학생도서관0.0
학생도서관0.0
학생도서관0.0

Farmers Markets in Man’gyŏngdae-ri

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cheonjin Market
Cheonnae Market
Gwangmun Market
Heukgyo Market
Kangseo Market
Rakrang Market
Rungra Market
Ryonggang Market
Ryongseong Market
Songnim Market
당상시장
인흥시장
중구시장

Restaurants in Man’gyŏngdae-ri

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cheonseok Restaurant
Chongchun 2
Kalleomgil Restaurant
Konnyu islet Restaurant
Songsan Restaurant

Monuments in Man’gyŏngdae-ri

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

"Tram of Happiness" Group Sculpture

Theme Parks in Man’gyŏngdae-ri

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mangyongdae Funfair

Train Stations in Man’gyŏngdae-ri

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chilgol
Daepyeong

Gas Stations in Man’gyŏngdae-ri

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KP #1136834662
KP #512143207

Breweries in Man’gyŏngdae-ri

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Taedonggang Beer Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Man’gyŏngdae-ri

TeamLeagueDivision
Sosan Football Stadium

Airports Near Man’gyŏngdae-ri

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pyongyang Sunan International AirportFNJLarge Airport
Hwangju AirbaseMedium Airport
Kwail Air BaseMedium Airport
Kwaksan Air BaseMedium Airport
Pukchang Air BaseMedium Airport
Sunchon Air BaseMedium Airport
Uthachi Highway Strip AirportMedium Airport
Ayang Ni Highway StripSmall Airport
Kangdong AirportSmall Airport
Mirim Aviation ClubSmall Airport
Onchon Air BaseSmall Airport
Onchon Underground Fighter BaseSmall Airport
Pyong Ni South Highway StripSmall Airport
Pyong Ni West Highway Strip AirstripSmall Airport
Sangwon 2 Highway Strip AirfieldSmall Airport
Sangwon Highway StripSmall Airport
Sinanju Highway StripSmall Airport
Sohung Highway Strip AirfieldSmall Airport
Sohung South AirportSmall Airport
Sunan-Up North Highway Strip AirfieldSmall Airport
Toha Ri North AirportSmall Airport
Unchon Up AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Man’gyŏngdae-ri

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chilgol Church
Church of the Life-Giving Trinity
Pongsu Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Pyongyang

Around Man’gyŏngdae-ri

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 6
Pharmacies 1
Restaurants 24
Cafes 3
Supermarkets 6
Hotels 1
Libraries 1
Parks 21

Things to See Near Man’gyŏngdae-ri

3 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (3)
  • • Chae-bong
  • • Mount Chang
  • • Paekhak-san

🇰🇵 About North Korea

Capital Pyongyang
Population 25,549,819
Area 120,540 km²
HDI 0.580
Life expectancy 73.6 years
Internet users 0.0%
Urban population 63.5%
Currency KPW (Won)
Languages Korean
Calling code +850
TLD .kp
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Man’gyŏngdae-ri

What is the population of Man’gyŏngdae-ri?

Man’gyŏngdae-ri has a population of 321,690 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 8,823 people per square mile, spread across 36.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Man’gyŏngdae-ri?

Man’gyŏngdae-ri has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.5 inches, with 2.1 inches of snow.

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