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Sŭngam-nodongjagu, North Korea

North Hamgyong · North Korea

Sŭngam-nodongjagu is a small city in North Hamgyong, North Korea with a population of 11,406. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

11,406 Population 17/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
27.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Pyongyang Timezone

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People

Population11,406
Density17/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain27.1 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population11,406
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates41.6697°, 129.6689°
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang
Country🇰🇵 North Korea
State / ProvinceNorth Hamgyong
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation27.1 inches (687 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.2 inches (6 cm)

About Sŭngam-nodongjagu

Sŭngam-nodongjagu is a small city in North Korea (North Hamgyong) with a population of 11,406. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.

Climate in Sŭngam-nodongjagu

Sŭngam-nodongjagu has an average annual temperature of 5.3°C (42°F). The hottest month is Jul (20°C), the coldest is Jan (-10.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 981 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -10.9°C / 12°F -22.3° / 1.6° 9.6
Feb -8°C / 18°F -21° / 6.6° 11.0
Mar -1.3°C / 30°F -13.1° / 12.6° 33.3
Apr 5.2°C / 41°F -6.4° / 19.8° 28.8
May 11.7°C / 53°F 0.3° / 26° 63.7
Jun 16.3°C / 61°F 6.6° / 27.8° 147.3
Jul 20°C / 68°F 12° / 28.8° 188.4
Aug 19.9°C / 68°F 11.7° / 29.5° 281.5
Sep 14.8°C / 59°F 4.9° / 24.6° 109.2
Oct 7.1°C / 45°F -3.6° / 19.9° 38.4
Nov -0.7°C / 31°F -14.4° / 13.8° 61.0
Dec -9.9°C / 14°F -22° / 2.8° 9.0
Sŭngam-nodongjagu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 287 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 27.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below North Korea avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area667.2 sq mi (1,728.1 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates41.6697°N, 129.6689°W
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.1"
29% below North Korea avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.22"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Sep 6, 2023.

Feb 18, 2010 15 km SSW of Kraskino, Russia M6.9 133 km
May 11, 1990 67 km SE of Rajin, North Korea M6.3 100 km
Sep 6, 2023 34 km E of Hoemul-li, North Korea M4.9 40 km
Apr 18, 2009 10 km ESE of Hunchun, China M4.9 147 km
Sep 8, 2000 73 km SE of Rajin, North Korea M4.9 100 km
Apr 16, 2002 42 km N of Iw?n-?p, North Korea M4.6 136 km
Feb 21, 2010 22 km SSW of Kraskino, Russia M4.5 127 km
Sep 9, 2010 25 km SSE of Kraskino, Russia M4.3 133 km
Aug 16, 2021 114 km SE of Ungsang-nodongjagu, North Korea M4.3 144 km
Jul 15, 2019 54 km SE of Ungsang-nodongjagu, North Korea M4.2 112 km
Mar 25, 2007 67 km S of Zarubino, Russia M4.1 132 km
Mar 13, 1996 30 km SSW of Zarubino, Russia M4.0 130 km
Sep 23, 2017 21 km ENE of S?ngjibaegam, North Korea M3.6 67 km
Mar 2, 1999 83 km SE of Ungsang-nodongjagu, North Korea M3.6 129 km
Oct 12, 2017 22 km ENE of S?ngjibaegam, North Korea M2.9 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Changbaishan (136 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Changbaishan Stratovolcano 2,744 m (9,003 ft) 1903 136 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.5 in
March 34°F (1°C) 0.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.3 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in
August 71°F (22°C) 6.2 in Warmest, Wettest
September 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.1 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 0.7 in

Sŭngam-nodongjagu has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 21°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.2") and January the driest (0.4").

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Museums in Sŭngam-nodongjagu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fine Art Museum
Fine Art Museum
North Hamgyong Provincial Revolutionary History Museum

Libraries in Sŭngam-nodongjagu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
North Hamkyung Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sŭngam-nodongjagu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pohang Market
Songpyeong Market
Sunam Market
경성시장

Train Stations in Sŭngam-nodongjagu

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sŭngam

Stadiums & Teams in Sŭngam-nodongjagu

TeamLeagueDivision
Pohang Stadium

Airports Near Sŭngam-nodongjagu

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Orang (Chongjin) AirportRGOMedium Airport
Kuktong AirportSmall Airport
Sungam ni AirportSmall 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 Sŭngam-nodongjagu

What is the population of Sŭngam-nodongjagu?

Sŭngam-nodongjagu has a population of 11,406 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 667.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sŭngam-nodongjagu?

Sŭngam-nodongjagu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.1 inches, with 2.2 inches of snow.

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