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P’yŏngsŏng, North Korea
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P’yŏngsŏng is a mid-size city in South Pyongan, North Korea with a population of 100,000. Elevation: 174 ft (53 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).
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About P’yŏngsŏng
Pyongsong is a city in North Korea, the capital city of South Pyongan province in western North Korea. The city is located about 32 kilometres northeast of Pyongyang, and was formally established in December 1969. It has a population of 284,386.
People
Climate
| Population | 100,000 |
| Population Density | 775 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2464°, 125.8719° |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Country | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| State / Province | South Pyongan |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.6 inches (1,056 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.1 inches (5 cm) |
About P’yŏngsŏng
P’yŏngsŏng is a mid-size city in North Korea (South Pyongan) with a population of 100,000. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet (53 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.
Climate in P’yŏngsŏng
P’yŏngsŏng 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below North Korea avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Area | 129.1 sq mi (334.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 775/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2464°N, 125.8719°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (162 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 11.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 9.5 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in |
P’yŏngsŏng has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.2") and February the driest (0.7").
Schools in P’yŏngsŏng
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Jeong-suk Middle School No. 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Baesan Middle School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near P’yŏngsŏng
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 P’yŏngsŏng
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botanical Museum | ||||
| Chilgol Revolutionary Museum | ||||
| Chilgol Revolutionary 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 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Pyongannam-do 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 | ||||
| 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 P’yŏngsŏng
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Library of Kim Chaek University of Technology | 0.0 | |||||
| Grand People's Study House | 0.0 | |||||
| Kim Il Sung University E-Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kim Il Sung University Science Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library of Pyongyang Medical College | 0.0 | |||||
| Rungra Students' Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rungra Students' Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 신문도서열람실 | 0.0 | |||||
| 신문도서열람실 | 0.0 | |||||
| 신문도서열람실 | 0.0 | |||||
| 옥류교신문도서열람실 | 0.0 | |||||
| 옥류교신문도서열람실 | 0.0 | |||||
| 옥류교신문도서열람실 | 0.0 | |||||
| 학생도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 학생도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 학생도서관 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in P’yŏngsŏng
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munhwa Market | |||||
| Okjeon Market | |||||
| Rungra Market | |||||
| Ryeonpo Market | |||||
| Ryongseong Market | |||||
| 당상시장 | |||||
| 인흥시장 | |||||
| 중구시장 |
Hotels in P’yŏngsŏng
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in P’yŏngsŏng
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in P’yŏngsŏng
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in P’yŏngsŏng
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in P’yŏngsŏng
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in P’yŏngsŏng
5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in P’yŏngsŏng
5 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in P’yŏngsŏng
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Sosan Football Stadium |
Airports Near P’yŏngsŏng
26 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pyongyang Sunan International Airport | FNJ | Large Airport |
| Hwangju Airbase | — | Medium Airport |
| Koksan 2 Highway Strip | — | Medium Airport |
| Koksan Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Pukchang Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Sunchon Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Uthachi Highway Strip Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Kaechon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kangdong Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mirim Aviation Club | — | Small Airport |
| Onchon Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Onchon Underground Fighter Base | — | Small Airport |
| Panghyon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Panghyon Highway Strip 2 | — | Small Airport |
| Panghyon South Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Pyong Ni South Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Pyong Ni West Highway Strip Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Sangwon 2 Highway Strip Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sangwon Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Sinanju Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Sunan-Up North Highway Strip Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Taechon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Taechon Northwest Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Toha Ri North Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Unchon Up Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Wong Yo Ri Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in P’yŏngsŏng
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Anguk Temple |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near P’yŏngsŏng
2 places within 15 km
- • Sonjesan underground facility
- • Taehwa palace
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What is the population of P’yŏngsŏng?
P’yŏngsŏng has a population of 100,000 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 775 people per square mile, spread across 129.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in P’yŏngsŏng?
P’yŏngsŏng has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.6 inches, with 2.1 inches of snow.