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Ryonggang-ŭp, North Korea

Nampo · North Korea

Ryonggang-ŭp is a small city in Nampo, North Korea with a population of 13,440. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

13,440 Population 246/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
39.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Pyongyang Timezone

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People

Population13,440
Density246/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain39.8 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population13,440
Population Density246 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates38.8561°, 125.4244°
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang
Country🇰🇵 North Korea
State / ProvinceNampo
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation39.8 inches (1,011 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.1 inches (5 cm)

About Ryonggang-ŭp

Ryonggang-ŭp is a small city in North Korea (Nampo) with a population of 13,440. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.

Climate in Ryonggang-ŭp

Ryonggang-ŭp has an average annual temperature of 10.8°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (25.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1287 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -5°C / 23°F -16.3° / 6.1° 15.5
Feb -1.8°C / 29°F -13.8° / 10.3° 15.1
Mar 4.1°C / 39°F -5.3° / 18.2° 43.0
Apr 10.3°C / 51°F -1.5° / 23.5° 41.2
May 16.3°C / 61°F 5.2° / 29.1° 96.6
Jun 21.7°C / 71°F 11.5° / 32.5° 172.9
Jul 25.1°C / 77°F 17.8° / 33.7° 237.2
Aug 25.1°C / 77°F 17.6° / 32.2° 323.6
Sep 20.4°C / 69°F 10.5° / 29.1° 150.3
Oct 12.7°C / 55°F 1.8° / 24.1° 73.5
Nov 4.9°C / 41°F -6.9° / 19.4° 89.0
Dec -3.8°C / 25°F -16.1° / 8.3° 29.3
Ryonggang-ŭp experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 264 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 39.8 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below North Korea avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area54.6 sq mi (141.4 km²)
Population Density246/sq mi
Coordinates38.8561°N, 125.4244°W
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above North Korea avg
Snowfall 2.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.51"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.6 on Jan 8, 2023.

Jul 24, 1995 78 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea M4.7 137 km
Nov 11, 1992 8 km NW of Chunghwa, North Korea M4.3 29 km
Aug 11, 1995 62 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea M4.0 126 km
Mar 17, 2002 49 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea M3.9 115 km
May 11, 2020 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea M3.8 140 km
Jun 27, 2019 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea M3.6 22 km
Jan 8, 2023 South Korea M3.6 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Bavi Category 1 66 km
2019 Lingling Category 1 108 km
2010 Kompasu Category 1 176 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 175 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (176 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ch'uga-ryong Shield 452 m (1,483 ft) Unknown 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°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) 2.8 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in
July 75°F (24°C) 10.5 in Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 8.9 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.5 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.7 in

Ryonggang-ŭp has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 21°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.5") and February the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Ryonggang-ŭp

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ryonggang Primary School
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Radio Stations near Ryonggang-ŭp

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 Ryonggang-ŭp

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chongsan-ri Cooperative Farm Museum
Mangyongdae Revolutionary Museum
Mangyongdae Revolutionary Museum
National Gift Exhibition
National Gift Exhibition

Libraries in Ryonggang-ŭp

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
신문도서열람실0.0
신문도서열람실0.0
신문도서열람실0.0

Farmers Markets in Ryonggang-ŭp

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cheonjin Market
Cheonnae Market
Jeungak Market
Kangseo Market
Nampo Market
Ryonggang Market
Songnim Market
Woneup Market

Train Stations in Ryonggang-ŭp

8 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Husan
Mayong
Pyongnam Taean
Ryonggang
Ryongwol
Taeseong
Yangmak
룡호

Golf Courses in Ryonggang-ŭp

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pyongyang Golf Course

Stadiums & Teams in Ryonggang-ŭp

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ryonggang-ŭp

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pyongyang Sunan International AirportFNJLarge Airport
Hwangju AirbaseMedium Airport
Kwail Air BaseMedium Airport
Pukchang Air BaseMedium Airport
Sunchon Air BaseMedium Airport
Uthachi Highway Strip AirportMedium Airport
Ayang Ni Highway StripSmall Airport
Ch'o do AirportSmall Airport
Changyon Highway Strip AirstripSmall Airport
Ihyon AirstripSmall Airport
Kangdong AirportSmall Airport
Mirim Aviation ClubSmall Airport
Nuchon Ni AirfieldSmall Airport
Onchon Air BaseSmall Airport
Onchon Underground Fighter BaseSmall Airport
Pyong Ni South Highway StripSmall Airport
Pyong Ni West Highway Strip AirstripSmall Airport
Sangwon 2 Highway Strip AirfieldSmall Airport
Sangwon Highway StripSmall Airport
Sunan-Up North Highway Strip AirfieldSmall Airport
T'aet'an-pihaengjang AirportSmall Airport
Unchon Up AirportSmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Ryonggang-ŭp

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Complex of Koguryo TombsCultural2004

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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Ryonggang-ŭp

Complex of Koguryo Tombs
Cultural · inscribed 2004
The property includes several group and individual tombs - totalling about 30 individual tombs - from the later period of the Koguryo Kingdom, one of the strongest kingdoms in nowadays northeast China and half of the Korean peninsula between the 3rd century BC...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ryonggang-ŭp

What is the population of Ryonggang-ŭp?

Ryonggang-ŭp has a population of 13,440 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 246 people per square mile, spread across 54.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ryonggang-ŭp?

Ryonggang-ŭp has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.8 inches, with 2.1 inches of snow.

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