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Sŭngho 1-tong, North Korea

Pyongyang · North Korea

Sŭngho 1-tong is a mid-size city in Pyongyang, North Korea with a population of 39,841. Elevation: 125 ft (38 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

39,841 Population 619/sq mi density
125 ft Elevation 38 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
41.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Pyongyang Timezone

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People

Population39,841
Density619/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain41.6 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Population39,841
Population Density619 / sq mi
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Coordinates38.9914°, 125.9778°
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang
Country🇰🇵 North Korea
State / ProvincePyongyang
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation41.6 inches (1,056 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.0 inches (5 cm)

About Sŭngho 1-tong

Sŭngho 1-tong is a mid-size city in North Korea (Pyongyang) with a population of 39,841. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.

Climate in Sŭngho 1-tong

Sŭngho 1-tong 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -5.2°C / 23°F -9.9° / -0.5° 11.7
Feb -1.5°C / 29°F -6.3° / 3.2° 15.9
Mar 4.4°C / 40°F -0.9° / 9.6° 19.7
Apr 11.9°C / 53°F 6.1° / 17.6° 49.8
May 17.9°C / 64°F 12.2° / 23.6° 72.1
Jun 22.6°C / 73°F 17.8° / 27.4° 98.2
Jul 25.1°C / 77°F 21.3° / 28.9° 301.5
Aug 25.6°C / 78°F 21.6° / 29.6° 213.2
Sep 21°C / 70°F 16° / 25.9° 117.0
Oct 13.4°C / 56°F 8° / 18.9° 43.6
Nov 5.1°C / 41°F 0.6° / 9.7° 40.7
Dec -2.9°C / 27°F -7.1° / 1.3° 16.3
Sŭngho 1-tong experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 261 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 41.6 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below North Korea avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Area64.3 sq mi (166.6 km²)
Population Density619/sq mi
Coordinates38.9914°N, 125.9778°W
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.6"
9% above North Korea avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.22"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.6 on Jan 8, 2023.

Nov 11, 1992 8 km NW of Chunghwa, North Korea M4.3 21 km
May 11, 2020 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea M3.8 96 km
Jun 27, 2019 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea M3.6 30 km
Jan 8, 2023 South Korea M3.6 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Bavi Category 1 104 km
2019 Lingling Category 1 139 km
2010 Kompasu Category 1 145 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 203 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (139 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ch'uga-ryong Shield 452 m (1,483 ft) Unknown 139 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 1.1 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
July 75°F (24°C) 11.2 in Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 9.5 in Warmest
September 65°F (19°C) 5.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 0.7 in

Sŭngho 1-tong has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 20°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.2") and February the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Sŭngho 1-tong

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 Sŭngho 1-tong

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Botanical 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 Revolution Museum
Korean Revolution Museum
Korean Stamp Museum
Korean Stamp Museum
Kumsusan Palace of the Sun
Natural History Museum Pyongyang
Paek Son Haeng Memorial Hall
Paek Son Haeng Memorial Hall
Party Founding Museum
Party Founding Museum
Pyongyang Metro Museum
Pyongyang Railway Museum
Pyongyang Railway Museum
Pyongyang Textile Machinery Factory Revolutionary History Museum
Pyongyang Textile Machinery Factory Revolutionary History 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 Sŭngho 1-tong

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Electronic Library of Kim Chaek University of Technology0.0
Grand People's Study House0.0
Kim Il Sung University E-Library0.0
Kim Il Sung University Science Library0.0
Library of Pyongyang Medical College0.0
Rungra Students' Library0.0
Rungra Students' Library0.0
옥류교신문도서열람실0.0
옥류교신문도서열람실0.0
옥류교신문도서열람실0.0

Farmers Markets in Sŭngho 1-tong

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Heukgyo Market
Rakrang Market
Rungra Market
Ryongseong Market
인흥시장
중구시장

Castles in Sŭngho 1-tong

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Residence of Leadership
Residence of Leadership

Train Stations in Sŭngho 1-tong

7 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ch'ŏngryong
Hwach'ŏn
Kŭmok
Mandal-ri
Ripsŏk-ri
Songga
Sŭngho-ri

Breweries in Sŭngho 1-tong

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Taedonggang Beer Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Sŭngho 1-tong

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sŭngho 1-tong

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pyongyang Sunan International AirportFNJLarge Airport
Hwangju AirbaseMedium Airport
Koksan 2 Highway StripMedium Airport
Koksan Air BaseMedium Airport
Pukchang Air BaseMedium Airport
Sunchon Air BaseMedium Airport
Uthachi Highway Strip AirportMedium Airport
Ayang Ni Highway StripSmall Airport
Chik-Tong AirstripSmall Airport
Kangdong AirportSmall Airport
Koksan Highway AirportSmall Airport
Maengsan AirportSmall Airport
Mirim Aviation ClubSmall Airport
Onchon Air BaseSmall Airport
Onchon Underground Fighter BaseSmall Airport
Pyong Ni South Highway StripSmall Airport
Pyong Ni West Highway Strip AirstripSmall Airport
Pyongsul Li AirstripSmall Airport
Sangwon 2 Highway Strip AirfieldSmall Airport
Sangwon Highway StripSmall Airport
Sinanju Highway StripSmall Airport
Sohung Highway Strip AirfieldSmall Airport
Sohung South AirportSmall Airport
Sunan-Up North Highway Strip AirfieldSmall Airport
Toha Ri North AirportSmall Airport
Unchon Up AirportSmall Airport
Wong Yo Ri Highway StripSmall 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 Sŭngho 1-tong

What is the population of Sŭngho 1-tong?

Sŭngho 1-tong has a population of 39,841 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 619 people per square mile, spread across 64.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sŭngho 1-tong?

Sŭngho 1-tong has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°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.

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