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Paek'ak, North Korea
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Paek'ak is a large city in South Pyongan, North Korea with a population of 125,924. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 125,924 |
| Population Density | 741 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4628°, 125.6059° |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Country | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| State / Province | South Pyongan |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.2 inches (1,021 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.0 inches (5 cm) |
About Paek'ak
Paek'ak is a large city in North Korea (South Pyongan) with a population of 125,924. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.
Climate in Paek'ak
Paek'ak has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-5.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1428 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below North Korea avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 170.0 sq mi (440.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 741/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4628°N, 125.6059°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 | — | — | 128 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (195 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 9.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
Paek'ak has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 19°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.8") and December the driest (0.6").
Radio Stations near Paek'ak
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 Paek'ak
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madusan Revolutionary Battle Site Relief Document Preservation and Education Room | ||||
| Pyongannam-do Revolutionary History Museum |
Farmers Markets in Paek'ak
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munhwa Market | |||||
| Unjeon Market |
Train Stations in Paek'ak
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Paek'ak
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Paek'ak
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pyongyang Sunan International Airport | FNJ | Large Airport |
| Kwaksan Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Pukchang Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Sunchon Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Uthachi Highway Strip Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Hyangsan Airport | — | Small 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 |
| Sangwon Ni 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 |
Quick Facts
Around Paek'ak
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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What is the population of Paek'ak?
Paek'ak has a population of 125,924 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 741 people per square mile, spread across 170.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Paek'ak?
Paek'ak 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 75°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.2 inches, with 2.0 inches of snow.