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Sakchu-ŭp, North Korea
P'yŏngan-bukto · North Korea
Sakchu-ŭp is a small city in P'yŏngan-bukto, North Korea with a population of 18,001. Elevation: 453 ft (138 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 18,001 |
| Population Density | 53 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 453 ft (138 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.3894°, 125.0467° |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Country | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| State / Province | P'yŏngan-bukto |
| Average Temperature | 45°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.1 inches (992 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.5 inches (9 cm) |
About Sakchu-ŭp
Sakchu-ŭp is a small city in North Korea (P'yŏngan-bukto) with a population of 18,001. The city sits at an elevation of 453 feet (138 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 13°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.
Climate in Sakchu-ŭp
Sakchu-ŭp has an average annual temperature of 7.7°C (46°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-10.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1324 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below North Korea avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 453 ft (138 m) |
| Area | 337.2 sq mi (873.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3894°N, 125.0467°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 | — | — | 64 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 10.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 9.2 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in |
Sakchu-ŭp has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 13°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.7") and January the driest (0.4").
Farmers Markets in Sakchu-ŭp
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sakju Market |
Monuments in Sakchu-ŭp
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Sakchu-ŭp
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sakchu-ŭp
10 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Sakchu-ŭp
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 天桥沟滑雪场 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Sakchu-ŭp
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kwaksan Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Panghyon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Panghyon Highway Strip 2 | — | Small Airport |
| Panghyon South Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Sinanju Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Sinuiju Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sonchon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Taechon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Taechon Northwest Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Uiju Airport | UJU | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Sakchu-ŭp?
Sakchu-ŭp has a population of 18,001 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 53 people per square mile, spread across 337.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sakchu-ŭp?
Sakchu-ŭp has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.1 inches, with 3.5 inches of snow.