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Samho-rodongjagu, North Korea

South Hamgyong · North Korea

Samho-rodongjagu is a small city in South Hamgyong, North Korea with a population of 19,025. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

19,025 Population 111/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
33.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Pyongyang Timezone

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About Samho-rodongjagu

Samho-rodongjagu

Samho-rodongjagu är en ort i Nordkorea. Den ligger i provinsen Hamnam, i den centrala delen av landet, 210 km nordost om huvudstaden Pyongyang. Samho-rodongjagu ligger 4 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 19 025.

People

Population19,025
Density111/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain33.3 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population19,025
Population Density111 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates39.9475°, 127.8711°
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang
Country🇰🇵 North Korea
State / ProvinceSouth Hamgyong
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation33.3 inches (846 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.0 inches (5 cm)

About Samho-rodongjagu

Samho-rodongjagu is a small city in North Korea (South Hamgyong) with a population of 19,025. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.

Climate in Samho-rodongjagu

Samho-rodongjagu has an average annual temperature of 10.9°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1266 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2.7°C / 27°F -13° / 5.9° 17.3
Feb -0.6°C / 31°F -11° / 9.5° 19.5
Mar 4.2°C / 40°F -5.1° / 14.8° 46.0
Apr 9.3°C / 49°F 0.6° / 19.7° 49.2
May 15.1°C / 59°F 6.2° / 25° 90.3
Jun 19.7°C / 68°F 12.1° / 27.6° 148.6
Jul 23.1°C / 74°F 17.3° / 29.3° 247.7
Aug 23.8°C / 75°F 17.9° / 30.1° 323.9
Sep 19.8°C / 68°F 12.8° / 26° 146.1
Oct 13.6°C / 57°F 4.1° / 22.7° 74.1
Nov 6.9°C / 44°F -5° / 17.6° 81.0
Dec -1.5°C / 29°F -13° / 8.6° 22.1
Samho-rodongjagu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 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 33.3 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below North Korea avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area172.1 sq mi (445.7 km²)
Population Density111/sq mi
Coordinates39.9475°N, 127.8711°W
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.3"
12% below North Korea avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.60"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Apr 16, 2002.

Apr 16, 2002 42 km N of Iw?n-?p, North Korea M4.6 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Bavi Category 1 276 km
2010 Kompasu Category 1 214 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (186 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ch'uga-ryong Shield 452 m (1,483 ft) Unknown 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.7 in
March 37°F (3°C) 0.9 in
April 49°F (9°C) 1.7 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
July 71°F (22°C) 7.6 in Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 7.6 in Warmest
September 65°F (18°C) 4.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
November 42°F (5°C) 1.3 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 0.7 in

Samho-rodongjagu has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (0.6").

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Farmers Markets in Samho-rodongjagu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Samho Market

Castles in Samho-rodongjagu

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Residence of Leadership

Train Stations in Samho-rodongjagu

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rakwon
Rasang
Samho
Sepo-ri

Airports Near Samho-rodongjagu

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Changjin Air Force BaseMedium Airport
Hwangsuwon AirbaseMedium Airport
Sondok AirportDSOMedium Airport
Toksan Air BaseMedium Airport
Hwangsuwon Highway Strip AirstripSmall Airport
Okpyong ni Highway Strip AirstripSmall Airport
Sinhung Highway StripSmall Airport
Yo-do AirstripSmall Airport
Yong Hung Highway AirstripSmall Airport
Yong Hung Highway Reserve Strip AirfieldSmall Airport
Yonpo Air BaseSmall Airport

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Samho-rodongjagu

What is the population of Samho-rodongjagu?

Samho-rodongjagu has a population of 19,025 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 111 people per square mile, spread across 172.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Samho-rodongjagu?

Samho-rodongjagu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.3 inches, with 2.0 inches of snow.

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