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Sindo, North Korea

P'yŏngan-bukto · North Korea

Sindo is a small city in P'yŏngan-bukto, North Korea with a population of 11,810. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

11,810 Population 433/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
36.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Pyongyang Timezone

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People

Population11,810
Density433/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain36.4 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Population11,810
Population Density433 / sq mi
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates39.8064°, 124.2342°
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang
Country🇰🇵 North Korea
State / ProvinceP'yŏngan-bukto
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation36.4 inches (925 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.6 inches (4 cm)

About Sindo

Sindo is a small city in North Korea (P'yŏngan-bukto) with a population of 11,810. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.

Climate in Sindo

Sindo has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-6.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 992 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -6.2°C / 21°F -10.8° / -1.7° 6.4
Feb -2.8°C / 27°F -7.6° / 2° 13.9
Mar 2.8°C / 37°F -2° / 7.5° 22.5
Apr 9.8°C / 50°F 4.6° / 14.9° 56.5
May 15.8°C / 60°F 10.9° / 20.8° 85.5
Jun 20.6°C / 69°F 16.5° / 24.6° 111.5
Jul 23.8°C / 75°F 20.6° / 27° 254.3
Aug 24.4°C / 76°F 20.6° / 28.1° 230.0
Sep 19.6°C / 67°F 14.6° / 24.6° 102.0
Oct 12°C / 54°F 6.6° / 17.4° 57.0
Nov 3.6°C / 38°F -1° / 8.1° 36.2
Dec -4.6°C / 24°F -8.7° / -0.4° 15.8
Sindo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 270 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 36.4 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below North Korea avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area27.3 sq mi (70.7 km²)
Population Density433/sq mi
Coordinates39.8064°N, 124.2342°W
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.4"
4% below North Korea avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.96"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jan 1, 2009.

Jan 11, 2000 Liaoning, China M5.1 131 km
Nov 29, 1999 37 km WNW of Xiuyan, China M5.0 135 km
Nov 30, 1999 44 km WSW of Xiuyan, China M4.4 127 km
Nov 29, 1999 27 km WNW of Xiuyan, China M4.4 125 km
May 23, 2000 35 km ESE of Dashiqiao, China M4.3 139 km
Apr 25, 1993 13 km S of Zhuanghe, China M4.1 107 km
Jan 1, 2009 34 km SE of Haicheng, China M4.1 137 km
Nov 29, 1999 49 km SSE of Dashiqiao, China M4.0 144 km
Jun 16, 2002 34 km ESE of Dashiqiao, China M4.0 141 km
Oct 3, 1993 33 km SSE of Xiuyan, China M4.0 69 km
Jan 29, 1998 12 km SSW of Xiuyan, China M3.6 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Bavi Category 1 83 km
2019 Lingling Category 1 228 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 289 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1921 XIAOSI, DANDONG, LIAONING Earthquake - - 38 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in
March 36°F (2°C) 0.7 in
April 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.2 in
July 73°F (23°C) 10.0 in Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 8.2 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.3 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in

Sindo has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 20°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.0") and January the driest (0.5").

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Libraries in Sindo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
新区图书馆0.0

Farmers Markets in Sindo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ryongcheon Market

Train Stations in Sindo

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ryongampo

Airports Near Sindo

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dandong Langtou International AirportDDGMedium Airport
Sinuiju Airport-Small Airport
Sonchon Airport-Small Airport
Uiju AirportUJUSmall 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 Sindo

What is the population of Sindo?

Sindo has a population of 11,810 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 433 people per square mile, spread across 27.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sindo?

Sindo has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°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 1.6 inches of snow.

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