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P’ungin, North Korea

North Hamgyong · North Korea

P’ungin is a small town in North Hamgyong, North Korea with a population of 0. Elevation: 371 ft (113 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

371 ft Elevation 113 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
39.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Pyongyang Timezone

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About P’ungin

The Onsong concentration camp was an internment camp in Changpyong, Onsong County, North Hamgyong, North Korea. It housed approximately 15,000 political prisoners. The camp was officially known as Concentration Camp (Kwan-li-so) No. 12.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Coordinates42.9307°, 130.0499°
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang
Country🇰🇵 North Korea
State / ProvinceNorth Hamgyong
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation39.6 inches (1,005 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.0 inches (31 cm)

About P’ungin

P’ungin is a small town in North Korea (North Hamgyong) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 371 feet (113 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 13°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.

P’ungin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 287 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 39.6 inches. The area receives 12.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 371 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average41.3°F
24% below North Korea avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Area339.6 sq mi (879.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates42.9307°N, 130.0499°W
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"
4% above North Korea avg
Snowfall 12.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jun 28, 2002 50 km SW of Dongning, China M7.3 104 km
Apr 8, 1999 57 km ENE of Wangqing, China M7.1 79 km
Feb 18, 2010 15 km SSW of Kraskino, Russia M6.9 66 km
May 11, 1990 67 km SE of Rajin, North Korea M6.3 140 km
Apr 5, 2013 13 km NNW of Zarubino, Russia M6.3 81 km
Feb 13, 2000 15 km E of Slavyanka, Russia M6.0 124 km
Apr 6, 2013 13 km NW of Zarubino, Russia M5.8 79 km
May 10, 2011 46 km WNW of Barabash, Russia M5.7 83 km
Oct 29, 2013 49 km W of Barabash, Russia M5.1 76 km
Nov 2, 1993 20 km N of Zarubino, Russia M4.9 89 km
Apr 18, 2009 10 km ESE of Hunchun, China M4.9 37 km
Sep 8, 2000 73 km SE of Rajin, North Korea M4.9 146 km
Aug 10, 2009 68 km ENE of Wangqing, China M4.8 76 km
Jan 7, 2011 32 km WNW of Slavyanka, Russia M4.8 81 km
Jul 6, 1997 4 km W of Slavyanka, Russia M4.7 104 km
Aug 15, 2004 44 km WNW of Barabash, Russia M4.6 94 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km WSW of Popova, Russia M4.5 132 km
Feb 21, 2010 22 km SSW of Kraskino, Russia M4.5 69 km
Feb 8, 1994 71 km SSW of Dongning, China M4.4 82 km
Oct 15, 1994 50 km SSE of Zarubino, Russia M4.4 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jingbo (161 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Jingbo Volcanic field 1,000 m (3,281 ft) -520 161 km
Changbaishan Stratovolcano 2,744 m (9,003 ft) 1903 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 15°F (-9°C) 0.2 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 0.5 in
April 44°F (6°C) 1.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in
July 69°F (20°C) 4.4 in
August 69°F (21°C) 5.5 in Warmest, Wettest
September 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 0.2 in

P’ungin has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 13°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (0.1").

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Museums in P’ungin

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Wangjaesan Revolutionary Museum
图们博物馆

Farmers Markets in P’ungin

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gyeongwon Market
图们市场

Monuments in P’ungin

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wangjaesan Grand Monument

Train Stations in P’ungin

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hwangp'a
Pungin

Stadiums & Teams in P’ungin

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Ski Resorts Near P’ungin

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
梦都美滑雪场 0.0 $0

Airports Near P’ungin

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Yanji Chaoyangchuan AirportYNJMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Pyongyang

🇰🇵 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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P’ungin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.6 inches, with 12.0 inches of snow.

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