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Sinŭiju, North Korea
P'yŏngan-bukto · North Korea
Sinŭiju is a large city in P'yŏngan-bukto, North Korea with a population of 288,112. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Sinŭiju
Sinŭiju is a city in North Korea which faces Dandong, Liaoning, China, across the international border of the Yalu River. It is the capital of North P'yŏngan province. Part of the city is included in the Sinŭiju Special Administrative Region, which was established in 2002 to experiment with introducing a market economy. In recent years the city has seen increasing tourism from China.
People
Climate
| Population | 288,112 |
| Population Density | 570 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.1006°, 124.3981° |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Country | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| State / Province | P'yŏngan-bukto |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.4 inches (974 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.5 inches (4 cm) |
About Sinŭiju
Sinŭiju is a large city in North Korea (P'yŏngan-bukto) with a population of 288,112. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.
Climate in Sinŭiju
Sinŭiju has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-5.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1034 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below North Korea avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 505.4 sq mi (1,309.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 570/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1006°N, 124.3981°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 | - | - | 4 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in |
Sinŭiju has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 18°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.6") and January the driest (0.4").
Colleges & Universities in Sinŭiju
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shinuiju Light Industry College | University | - | , |
| Sinuiju College of Arts | College | - | , |
| Sinuiju Teachers Institute | University | - | , |
| Sinuiju University of Medicine | University | - | , |
| Sunuiju Agricultural University | University | - | , |
| 차광수신의주제1사범대학 | University | - | , |
Schools in Sinŭiju
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinam High School | - | - | - | - |
| Sinuiju Baeksa Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sinuiju Tong Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Sinuiju Teachers Training College | - | - | - | - |
| Sinuiju Baeksa Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sinuiju Tong Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| 丹东朝鲜族中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 丹东市滨江街小学 | - | - | - | - |
| Sinuiju Teachers Training College | - | - | - | - |
| 丹东市第六中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 丹东市二纬路小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 丹东市实验小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 红房街小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 丹东市第五中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 丹东市金汤小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 丹东市二十五中学 | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Sinŭiju
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Hall of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea | ||||
| North Pyongan Province Revolutionary Museum | ||||
| North Pyongan Provincial Fine Arts Studio | ||||
| 丹东博物馆 |
Libraries in Sinŭiju
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Pyongan Provincial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 丹东市图书馆 | 0.0 | |||||
| 新区图书馆 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sinŭiju
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryongcheon Market | |||||
| 伟豪农贸早市 |
Hotels in Sinŭiju
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Sinŭiju
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Sinŭiju
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Sinŭiju
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sinŭiju
8 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sinŭiju
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sinŭiju
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sinŭiju
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dandong Langtou International Airport | DDG | Medium Airport |
| Kwaksan Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Sinuiju Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sonchon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Uiju Airport | UJU | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
Around Sinŭiju
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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What is the population of Sinŭiju?
Sinŭiju has a population of 288,112 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 570 people per square mile, spread across 505.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sinŭiju?
Sinŭiju has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.4 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.