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Myŏnggan-dong, North Korea

North Hamgyong · North Korea

Myŏnggan-dong is a mid-size city in North Hamgyong, North Korea with a population of 99,557. Elevation: 768 ft (234 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

99,557 Population 185/sq mi density
768 ft Elevation 234 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
29.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Pyongyang Timezone

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People

Population99,557
Density185/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain29.1 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation768 ft (234 m)
Population99,557
Population Density185 / sq mi
Elevation768 ft (234 m)
Coordinates41.1372°, 129.4947°
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang
Country🇰🇵 North Korea
State / ProvinceNorth Hamgyong
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation29.1 inches (740 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.8 inches (12 cm)

About Myŏnggan-dong

Myŏnggan-dong is a mid-size city in North Korea (North Hamgyong) with a population of 99,557. The city sits at an elevation of 768 feet (234 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.

Climate in Myŏnggan-dong

Myŏnggan-dong has an average annual temperature of 8.1°C (47°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-6.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 965 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -6.9°C / 20°F -17.2° / 4.3° 12.4
Feb -4.3°C / 24°F -16.2° / 9.3° 12.6
Mar 1.6°C / 35°F -8.7° / 14.5° 33.0
Apr 7.4°C / 45°F -2.8° / 20.6° 28.1
May 13.6°C / 56°F 3.1° / 26.5° 62.3
Jun 17.8°C / 64°F 8.7° / 28.4° 133.5
Jul 21.5°C / 71°F 14.5° / 30.6° 185.2
Aug 21.8°C / 71°F 14.4° / 31.1° 263.5
Sep 17.1°C / 63°F 8.4° / 26.1° 116.8
Oct 10.2°C / 50°F -0.3° / 21.5° 39.5
Nov 2.9°C / 37°F -9.8° / 16.3° 66.7
Dec -5.7°C / 22°F -17° / 5.9° 11.3
Myŏnggan-dong has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 283 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 29.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 768 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.8°F
19% below North Korea avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation768 ft (234 m)
Area537.7 sq mi (1,392.7 km²)
Population Density185/sq mi
Coordinates41.1372°N, 129.4947°W
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"
23% below North Korea avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.9 on Sep 6, 2023.

May 11, 1990 67 km SE of Rajin, North Korea M6.3 137 km
Sep 6, 2023 34 km E of Hoemul-li, North Korea M4.9 63 km
Sep 8, 2000 73 km SE of Rajin, North Korea M4.9 134 km
Apr 16, 2002 42 km N of Iw?n-?p, North Korea M4.6 84 km
Sep 23, 2017 21 km ENE of S?ngjibaegam, North Korea M3.6 42 km
Oct 12, 2017 22 km ENE of S?ngjibaegam, North Korea M2.9 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Changbaishan (151 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Changbaishan Stratovolcano 2,744 m (9,003 ft) 1903 151 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 0.8 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 5.1 in
August 68°F (20°C) 6.1 in Warmest, Wettest
September 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.5 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.4 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.1 in

Myŏnggan-dong has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 17°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (0.7").

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Stadiums & Teams in Myŏnggan-dong

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Airports Near Myŏnggan-dong

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Orang (Chongjin) AirportRGOMedium Airport
Kilchu Highway AirportSmall Airport
Kuktong AirportSmall Airport
Sungam ni AirportSmall Airport
Tanchon South AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Pyongyang

Around Myŏnggan-dong

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

🇰🇵 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 Myŏnggan-dong

What is the population of Myŏnggan-dong?

Myŏnggan-dong has a population of 99,557 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 185 people per square mile, spread across 537.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Myŏnggan-dong?

Myŏnggan-dong has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.1 inches, with 4.8 inches of snow.

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