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Puryŏng-ŭp, North Korea
North Hamgyong · North Korea
Puryŏng-ŭp is a mid-size city in North Hamgyong, North Korea with a population of 48,958. Elevation: 577 ft (176 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).
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About Puryŏng-ŭp
Komusan 1-tong är en ort i Nordkorea. Den ligger i provinsen Hambuk, i den nordöstra delen av landet, 500 km nordost om huvudstaden Pyongyang. Komusan 1-tong ligger 221 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 12 242.
People
Climate
| Population | 48,958 |
| Population Density | 147 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.0622°, 129.7046° |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Country | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| State / Province | North Hamgyong |
| Average Temperature | 42°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.6 inches (676 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.4 inches (6 cm) |
About Puryŏng-ŭp
Puryŏng-ŭp is a mid-size city in North Korea (North Hamgyong) with a population of 48,958. The city sits at an elevation of 577 feet (176 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 15°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.
Climate in Puryŏng-ŭp
Puryŏng-ŭp has an average annual temperature of 8.4°C (47°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.3°C), the coldest is Jan (-6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1281 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below North Korea avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Area | 333.2 sq mi (862.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 147/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0622°N, 129.7046°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Changbaishan (135 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Changbaishan | Stratovolcano | 2,744 m (9,003 ft) | 1903 | 135 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in |
Puryŏng-ŭp has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 15°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.4") and January the driest (0.2").
Train Stations in Puryŏng-ŭp
6 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Puryŏng-ŭp
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Puryŏng-ŭp
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Orang (Chongjin) Airport | RGO | Medium Airport |
| Sungam ni Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Puryŏng-ŭp?
Puryŏng-ŭp has a population of 48,958 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 147 people per square mile, spread across 333.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Puryŏng-ŭp?
Puryŏng-ŭp has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.6 inches, with 2.4 inches of snow.