Pyongyang, North Korea
Pyongyang · North Korea
Pyongyang is a major city in Pyongyang, North Korea with a population of 3,222,000. Elevation: 141 ft (43 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Pyongyang
Pyongyang is the capital and largest city of North Korea. According to the 2008 population census, it has a population of 3,255,288. Pyongyang is located on the Taedong River about 109 kilometers upstream from its mouth on the Yellow Sea. Pyongyang is a directly administered city with a status equal to that of the North Korean provinces.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,222,000 |
| Population Density | 1,342,500 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.0339°, 125.7543° |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Country | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| State / Province | Pyongyang |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.6 inches (1,361 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 13.9 inches (35 cm) |
About Pyongyang
Pyongyang is a major city in North Korea (Pyongyang) with a population of 3,222,000. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.
Climate in Pyongyang
Pyongyang 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 | 52.7°F |
| 2% below North Korea avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,342,500/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0339°N, 125.7543°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (158 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 11.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 9.4 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
Pyongyang has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 23°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.0") and December the driest (0.7").
Colleges & Universities in Pyongyang
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Cadres Training School of the Workers’ Party of Korea | University | - | , |
| College of Science | University | - | , |
| Kang Gon Military Officer's Training School | University | - | , |
| Kim Bo-hyun University | University | - | , |
| Kim Chaek University of Technology | University | - | , |
| Kim Cheol-ju Teachers College | University | - | , |
| Kim Cheol-ju University of Education | University | - | , |
| Kim Hyung-jik Military Medical University | University | - | , |
| Kim Hyung-jik University of Education | University | - | , |
| Kim Il Sung Military University | University | - | , |
| Kim Il Sung Party School | College | - | , |
| Kim Il-Sung University | University | 1946 | Visit → |
| Kim Jong Il Military Postgraduate Institute | University | - | , |
| Kim Jong Il University of People's Security | University | - | , |
| Kim Jong-il Political-Military University | University | - | , |
| Kimwongyun University of Music | University | - | , |
| Korean University of Physical Education | University | - | , |
| Kumsong University of Politics | University | - | , |
| Mangyongdae Revolutionary Academy | College | - | , |
| National Defense University | University | - | , |
| Pyeongseong Normal University | University | - | , |
| Pyongsong Coal Industry University | University | - | , |
| Pyongsong Veterinary and Livestock University | University | - | , |
| Pyongyang Economy and Technology University | University | - | , |
| Pyongyang Han Tok Su University of Light Industry | University | - | , |
| Pyongyang Han Tok Su University of Light Industry | University | - | , |
| Pyongyang Medical College of Kim Il Sung University | University | - | , |
| Pyongyang University of Architecture | University | - | , |
| Pyongyang University of Arts | University | - | , |
| Pyongyang University of Dramatic and Cinematic Arts | University | - | , |
| Pyongyang University of Foreign Studies | University | - | , |
| Pyongyang University of Mechanical Engineering | University | - | , |
| Pyongyang University of Music and Dance | University | - | , |
| Pyongyang University of Railways | University | - | , |
| Pyongyang University of Science and Technology | University | - | , |
| Security University of the DPRK | University | - | , |
| University of International Studies | University | - | , |
| University of People’s Economics | University | - | , |
Schools in Pyongyang
73+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongan Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chonun Primary Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Inhung Beginning Grade Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Tongan Luxury Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Ri Chol-min Luxury Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Tongdaewon District Juvenile Sports School | - | - | - | - |
| Samma Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Tongmun Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rungra Luxury Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Rungra Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kim Seong-ju Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Pyongyang-Kaeseon Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pyongyang Munsin Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Munsin Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pyongyang Foreigners School | - | - | - | - |
| 로씨야대사관 중등학교 | - | - | - | - |
| Pyongyang Middle School No.1 | - | - | - | - |
| 칠보건축기술교류사 | - | - | - | - |
| Dongpyongyang No. 1 Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Janghyeon Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dongpyongyang No. 1 Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Okryu Junior Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Okryu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kim Jeong-suk Orphanage | - | - | - | - |
| Pyongyang College of Tourism | - | - | - | - |
| Pyongyang International Football School | - | - | - | - |
| Ryomyong Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pyongyang Middle School for Orphans | - | - | - | - |
| Okryu Junior Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| 모란봉제1중학교 | - | - | - | - |
| 도시경영기술대학 | - | - | - | - |
| 6월9일룡북기술고급중학교 | - | - | - | - |
| Raengchon Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Kwangsung Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Kangan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Changjeon Elementary Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Pyongyang Ryongwang Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Puhung Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Ri Chol-min Luxury Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Changdok School | - | - | - | - |
| 칠골소학교 | - | - | - | - |
| Tongdaewon District Juvenile Sports School | - | - | - | - |
| Samma Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Tongmun Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rungra Luxury Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Rungra Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tongan Luxury Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Tongan Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pyongyang-Kaeseon Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mangyongdae High Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Pyongyang Munsin Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Munsin Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pyongyang Foreigners School | - | - | - | - |
| 로씨야대사관 중등학교 | - | - | - | - |
| Pyongyang Middle School No.1 | - | - | - | - |
| 6월9일룡북기술고급중학교 | - | - | - | - |
| Okryu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Seungri Advanced Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Jeongbaek Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kim Jeong-suk Orphanage | - | - | - | - |
| Pyongyang International Football School | - | - | - | - |
| Janghyeon Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 모란봉제1중학교 | - | - | - | - |
| 도시경영기술대학 | - | - | - | - |
| 칠보건축기술교류사 | - | - | - | - |
| Raengchon Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Kwangsung Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Kangan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Changjeon Elementary Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Pyongyang Ryongwang Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Kim Seong-ju Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Chonun Primary Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Inhung Beginning Grade Middle School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Pyongyang
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 Pyongyang
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botanical Museum | ||||
| Chilgol Revolutionary Museum | ||||
| Chilgol Revolutionary Museum | ||||
| Chongsan-ri Cooperative Farm 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 | ||||
| Korea Stamp Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Korea Stamp 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 | ||||
| Mangyongdae Revolutionary Museum | ||||
| Mangyongdae Revolutionary Museum | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Rangnang Museum | ||||
| Rangnang 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 Pyongyang
| 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 Pyongyang
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheonjin Market | |||||
| Cheonnae Market | |||||
| Gwangmun Market | |||||
| Heukgyo Market | |||||
| Kangseo Market | |||||
| Munhwa Market | |||||
| Okjeon Market | |||||
| Rakrang Market | |||||
| Rungra Market | |||||
| Ryongseong Market | |||||
| 당상시장 | |||||
| 인흥시장 | |||||
| 중구시장 |
Hotels in Pyongyang
16 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Pyongyang
174 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Pyongyang
12 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Pyongyang
10 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Pyongyang
10 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Pyongyang
12 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Pyongyang
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Pyongyang
3 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Pyongyang
4 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Pyongyang
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Pyongyang
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Pyongyang
24 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Pyongyang
14 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pyongyang
24 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Pyongyang
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Pyongyang
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Pyongyang
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Pyongyang
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taedonggang Beer Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Pyongyang
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Sosan Football Stadium |
Airports Near Pyongyang
21 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pyongyang Sunan International Airport | FNJ | Large Airport |
| Hwangju Airbase | - | Medium Airport |
| Kwail Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Kwaksan 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 |
| 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 |
| Sohung South Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sunan-Up North Highway Strip Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Toha Ri North Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Unchon Up Airport | - | Small Airport |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Pyongyang
6 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Deokhwa-ri Tomb No. 1 | ||
| Deokhwa-ri Tomb No. 2 | ||
| Deokhwa-ri Tomb No. 3 | ||
| Deokhwa-ri Tombs 1-3 | ||
| Ryonggang Great Tomb | ||
| Tomb of King Tongmyong and Jinpha-ri group of tombs |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pyongyang
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ar-Rahman Mosque | |
| Changchung Cathedral | |
| Changchung Cathedral | |
| Chilgol Church | |
| Church of the Life-Giving Trinity | |
| Kumgang Temple | |
| Kwangbopsa | |
| Pongsu Church | |
| Pongsu Church | |
| Ryonghwa Temple | |
| Sungin Hall | |
| Sungryong Hall |
Quick Facts
Around Pyongyang
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Pyongyang
5 places within 15 km
- • Chae-bong
- • Chujak Peak
- • Mount Chang
- • Paekhak-san
- • Taehwa palace
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What is the population of Pyongyang?
Pyongyang has a population of 3,222,000 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 1,342,500 people per square mile, spread across 2.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pyongyang?
Pyongyang has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.6 inches, with 13.9 inches of snow.
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