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Sunan, North Korea
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Sunan is a mid-size city in Pyongyang, North Korea with a population of 36,671. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 36,671 |
| Population Density | 560 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2032°, 125.6931° |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Country | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| State / Province | Pyongyang |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.6 inches (1,056 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.0 inches (5 cm) |
About Sunan
Sunan is a mid-size city in North Korea (Pyongyang) with a population of 36,671. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.
Climate in Sunan
Sunan has an average annual temperature of 11.5°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-5.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1000 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below North Korea avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 65.5 sq mi (169.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 560/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2032°N, 125.6931°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (172 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 11.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 9.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
Sunan has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.2") and December the driest (0.6").
Radio Stations near Sunan
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voice of Korea | music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Pyongyang Radio FM | news music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 조선중앙방송 | full service | AAC 186 kbps | |
| 평양FM105.2 | 105.2, 105.2 fm | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Sunan
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botanical Museum | ||||
| Chilgol Revolutionary Museum | ||||
| Chilgol Revolutionary Museum | ||||
| Fatherland Liberation War Museum | ||||
| Fatherland Liberation War Museum | ||||
| Folklore Museum of Korea | ||||
| Folklore Museum of Korea | ||||
| Jonsung Revolutionary Museum | ||||
| Kimilsungia and Kimjongilia Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Korea Stamp Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Korea Stamp Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Korean Art Museum | ||||
| Korean Art Museum | ||||
| Korean Central History Museum | ||||
| Korean Central History Museum | ||||
| Korean People's Army Armament and Equipment Museum | ||||
| Korean People's Army Armament and Equipment Museum | ||||
| Korean Revolution Museum | ||||
| Korean Revolution Museum | ||||
| Korean Stamp Museum | ||||
| Korean Stamp Museum | ||||
| Kumsusan Palace of the Sun | ||||
| Mangyongdae Revolutionary Museum | ||||
| Mangyongdae Revolutionary Museum | ||||
| Museum of Youth Movement | ||||
| Museum of Youth Movement | ||||
| National Gift Exhibition | ||||
| National Gift Exhibition | ||||
| Natural History Museum Pyongyang | ||||
| Paek Son Haeng Memorial Hall | ||||
| Paek Son Haeng Memorial Hall | ||||
| Party Founding Museum | ||||
| Party Founding Museum | ||||
| Phyongchon Revolutionary History Museum | ||||
| Phyongchon Revolutionary History Museum | ||||
| Pyongannam-do Revolutionary History Museum | ||||
| Pyongyang Metro Museum | ||||
| Pyongyang Railway Museum | ||||
| Pyongyang Railway Museum | ||||
| Pyongyang Textile Machinery Factory Revolutionary History Museum | ||||
| Pyongyang Textile Machinery Factory Revolutionary History Museum | ||||
| Rangnang Museum | ||||
| Rangnang Museum | ||||
| Revolutionary Historic Museum of Kim Chaek University of Technology | ||||
| Revolutionary Historic Museum of Kim Chaek University of Technology | ||||
| Revolutionary Historical Vehicle Museum | ||||
| Revolutionary Historical Vehicle Museum | ||||
| Revolutionary History Museum | ||||
| Revolutionary Museum of the Ministry of the People's Armed Forces | ||||
| Three Revolution Exhibition | ||||
| USS Pueblo (AGER-2) | ||||
| USS Pueblo (AGER-2) | ||||
| Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum | ||||
| Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum | ||||
| 민예전시관 | ||||
| 반간첩투쟁전람관 | ||||
| 반간첩투쟁전람관 |
Libraries in Sunan
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Library of Kim Chaek University of Technology | 0.0 | |||||
| Grand People's Study House | 0.0 | |||||
| Kim Il Sung University E-Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kim Il Sung University Science Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library of Pyongyang Medical College | 0.0 | |||||
| Rungra Students' Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rungra Students' Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 신문도서열람실 | 0.0 | |||||
| 신문도서열람실 | 0.0 | |||||
| 신문도서열람실 | 0.0 | |||||
| 옥류교신문도서열람실 | 0.0 | |||||
| 옥류교신문도서열람실 | 0.0 | |||||
| 옥류교신문도서열람실 | 0.0 | |||||
| 학생도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 학생도서관 | 0.0 | |||||
| 학생도서관 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sunan
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwangmun Market | |||||
| Munhwa Market | |||||
| Okjeon Market | |||||
| Rakrang Market | |||||
| Rungra Market | |||||
| Ryongseong Market | |||||
| 당상시장 | |||||
| 인흥시장 | |||||
| 중구시장 |
Restaurants in Sunan
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Sunan
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sunan
6 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Sunan
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taedonggang Beer Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Sunan
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Sosan Football Stadium |
Airports Near Sunan
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pyongyang Sunan International Airport | FNJ | Large Airport |
| Hwangju Airbase | - | Medium Airport |
| Kwaksan Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Pukchang Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Sunchon Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Uthachi Highway Strip Airport | - | Medium 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 2 Highway Strip Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sangwon Highway Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Sinanju Highway Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Sunan-Up North Highway Strip Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Taechon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Toha Ri North Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Unchon Up Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
🇰🇵 About North Korea
Frequently Asked Questions About Sunan
What is the population of Sunan?
Sunan has a population of 36,671 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 560 people per square mile, spread across 65.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sunan?
Sunan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.6 inches, with 2.0 inches of snow.