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Sijung, North Korea
Chagang · North Korea
Sijung is a mid-size city in Chagang, North Korea with a population of 41,842. Elevation: 797 ft (243 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 41,842 |
| Population Density | 176 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0789°, 126.3750° |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Country | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| State / Province | Chagang |
| Average Temperature | 43°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.4 inches (924 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.6 inches (9 cm) |
About Sijung
Sijung is a mid-size city in North Korea (Chagang) with a population of 41,842. The city sits at an elevation of 797 feet (243 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 8°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.
Climate in Sijung
Sijung has an average annual temperature of 6.4°C (44°F). The hottest month is Jul (22.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-11.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1151 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.7°F |
| 21% below North Korea avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Area | 238.1 sq mi (616.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 176/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0789°N, 126.3750°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Longgang Group (140 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Longgang Group | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,000 m (3,281 ft) | 350 | 140 km |
| Changbaishan | Stratovolcano | 2,744 m (9,003 ft) | 1903 | 174 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 9.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 8.7 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in |
Sijung has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from 8°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.4") and January the driest (0.4").
Museums in Sijung
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jagang Kim Il-Sung Revolutionary Museum | ||||
| Yonphung Revolutionary Site | ||||
| 集安博物馆 |
Libraries in Sijung
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jagang Provincial Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sijung
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manpo Market |
Train Stations in Sijung
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sijung
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Sijung
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanfeng Tonghua Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Sijung
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Manpo Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sijung
What is the population of Sijung?
Sijung has a population of 41,842 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 176 people per square mile, spread across 238.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sijung?
Sijung has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.4 inches, with 3.6 inches of snow.