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Sinanju, North Korea
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Sinanju is a small city in South Pyongan, North Korea with a population of 15,693. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Sinanju
Sinanju is a region (신안주) in Anju city, South Pyongan Province, North Korea. The name literally means "Comfortable New Village." When Anju County was raised to the status of a city in August 1987, Sinanju Workers' District was divided into Sinwon-dong, Wonhung-dong, Yokchon-dong.
People
Climate
| Population | 15,693 |
| Population Density | 105 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.5981°, 125.6097° |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Country | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| State / Province | South Pyongan |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.8 inches (1,010 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.9 inches (5 cm) |
About Sinanju
Sinanju is a small city in North Korea (South Pyongan) with a population of 15,693. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.
Climate in Sinanju
Sinanju has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-5.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1428 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below North Korea avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 149.1 sq mi (386.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 105/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5981°N, 125.6097°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 | - | - | 121 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 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) | 10.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 9.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in |
Sinanju has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 18°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.7") and January the driest (0.6").
Museums in Sinanju
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madusan Revolutionary Battle Site Relief Document Preservation and Education Room |
Farmers Markets in Sinanju
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unjeon Market |
Cafes in Sinanju
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sinanju
5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sinanju
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sinanju
21 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pyongyang Sunan International Airport | FNJ | Large Airport |
| Kwaksan Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Pukchang Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Sunchon Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Uthachi Highway Strip Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Hyangsan Airport | - | Small 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 |
| Panghyon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Panghyon Highway Strip 2 | - | Small Airport |
| Panghyon South Highway Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Pyong Ni South Highway Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Pyong Ni West Highway Strip Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sangwon Ni Highway Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Sinanju Highway Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Sunan-Up North Highway Strip Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Taechon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Taechon Northwest Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Sinanju?
Sinanju has a population of 15,693 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 105 people per square mile, spread across 149.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sinanju?
Sinanju has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 18°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 1.9 inches of snow.