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Sinwŏn-ŭp, North Korea

South Hwanghae · North Korea

Sinwŏn-ŭp is a mid-size city in South Hwanghae, North Korea with a population of 83,161. Elevation: 279 ft (85 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

83,161 Population 327/sq mi density
279 ft Elevation 85 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
43.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Pyongyang Timezone

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About Sinwŏn-ŭp

Sinwŏn-ŭp

Ayang-ni är en ort i Nordkorea. Den ligger i provinsen Södra Hwanghae, i den sydvästra delen av landet, 90 km söder om huvudstaden Pyongyang. Ayang-ni ligger 107 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 16 104.

People

Population83,161
Density327/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain43.7 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Population83,161
Population Density327 / sq mi
Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Coordinates38.2353°, 125.7624°
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang
Country🇰🇵 North Korea
State / ProvinceSouth Hwanghae
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation43.7 inches (1,109 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.9 inches (5 cm)

About Sinwŏn-ŭp

Sinwŏn-ŭp is a mid-size city in North Korea (South Hwanghae) with a population of 83,161. The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet (85 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.

Climate in Sinwŏn-ŭp

Sinwŏn-ŭp has an average annual temperature of 12.2°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1150 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2.6°C / 27°F -6.6° / 1.5° 10.6
Feb 0.1°C / 32°F -4.2° / 4.5° 20.9
Mar 5°C / 41°F 0.5° / 9.6° 24.0
Apr 11.6°C / 53°F 6.8° / 16.4° 51.3
May 17°C / 63°F 12.3° / 21.7° 106.2
Jun 21.8°C / 71°F 17.9° / 25.7° 115.2
Jul 24.2°C / 76°F 21.3° / 27.2° 353.3
Aug 25.6°C / 78°F 22.1° / 29° 269.6
Sep 21.6°C / 71°F 17.5° / 25.8° 113.1
Oct 15°C / 59°F 10.2° / 19.8° 36.1
Nov 6.9°C / 44°F 2.8° / 11° 37.5
Dec -0.3°C / 31°F -4.3° / 3.6° 12.3
Sinwŏn-ŭp experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below North Korea avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Area254.4 sq mi (658.9 km²)
Population Density327/sq mi
Coordinates38.2353°N, 125.7624°W
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"
15% above North Korea avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.32"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.6 on Jan 8, 2023.

May 17, 2013 80 km WSW of Ongjin, North Korea M4.8 127 km
Jul 24, 1995 78 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea M4.7 135 km
Nov 11, 1992 8 km NW of Chunghwa, North Korea M4.3 77 km
Aug 11, 1995 62 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea M4.0 118 km
Mar 17, 2002 49 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea M3.9 105 km
May 11, 2020 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea M3.8 125 km
Jun 27, 2019 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea M3.6 69 km
Jan 8, 2023 South Korea M3.6 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Bavi Category 2 86 km
2019 Lingling Category 1 62 km
2010 Kompasu Category 1 108 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 119 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (137 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ch'uga-ryong Shield 452 m (1,483 ft) Unknown 137 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
March 38°F (3°C) 1.1 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.5 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.4 in
July 74°F (23°C) 12.3 in Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 10.1 in Warmest
September 67°F (19°C) 5.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.4 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 0.7 in

Sinwŏn-ŭp has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.3") and January the driest (0.6").

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Museums in Sinwŏn-ŭp

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hwanghaenamdo Revolutionary History Museum

Farmers Markets in Sinwŏn-ŭp

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Byeokseong Market
Haeju Market
Sinwon Market

Train Stations in Sinwŏn-ŭp

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chilmansan
Sinwon
Yeomtan

Stadiums & Teams in Sinwŏn-ŭp

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Airports Near Sinwŏn-ŭp

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Haeju AirfieldMedium Airport
Hwangju AirbaseMedium Airport
Kwail Air BaseMedium Airport
Uthachi Highway Strip AirportMedium Airport
Ayang Ni Highway StripSmall Airport
Changyon Highway Strip AirstripSmall Airport
Ihyon AirstripSmall Airport
Ihyon Ni Highway Strip AirfieldSmall Airport
Nuchon Ni AirfieldSmall Airport
Nuchon Ni Highway StripSmall Airport
Onchon Air BaseSmall Airport
Onchon Underground Fighter BaseSmall Airport
Ongjin AirportSmall Airport
Sangwon 2 Highway Strip AirfieldSmall Airport
Sangwon Highway StripSmall Airport
Sohung Highway Strip AirfieldSmall Airport
Sohung South AirportSmall Airport
T'aet'an-pihaengjang AirportSmall Airport
Toha Ri North AirportSmall Airport
Unchon Up AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Pyongyang

Around Sinwŏn-ŭp

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 10

🇰🇵 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 Sinwŏn-ŭp

What is the population of Sinwŏn-ŭp?

Sinwŏn-ŭp has a population of 83,161 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 327 people per square mile, spread across 254.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sinwŏn-ŭp?

Sinwŏn-ŭp has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.7 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.

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