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Sŭngjibaegam, North Korea

Yanggang-do · North Korea

Sŭngjibaegam is a small city in Yanggang-do, North Korea with a population of 11,786. Elevation: 4,810 ft (1,466 m). Average temperature: 31°F (-1°C).

11,786 Population 10/sq mi density
4,810 ft Elevation 1,466 meters
31°F Avg Temperature -1°C
34.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Pyongyang Timezone

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About Sŭngjibaegam

Sungjibaegam is a locality in Paegam County, Ryanggang Province in North Korea.
It is associated with Paegam-rodongjagu. It is about 35 km south of Paegam Town, also part of the county.

People

Population11,786
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp31°F (-1°C)
Rain34.6 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation4,810 ft (1,466 m)
Population11,786
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation4,810 ft (1,466 m)
Coordinates41.2428°, 128.7989°
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang
Country🇰🇵 North Korea
State / ProvinceYanggang-do
Average Temperature31°F (-1°C)
January Average0°F (-18°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation34.6 inches (878 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.6 inches (19 cm)

About Sŭngjibaegam

Sŭngjibaegam is a small city in North Korea (Yanggang-do) with a population of 11,786. The city sits at an elevation of 4,810 feet (1,466 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 31°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from 0°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.

Climate in Sŭngjibaegam

Sŭngjibaegam has an average annual temperature of 4.1°C (39°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-12.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 870 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -12.9°C / 9°F -25.7° / 0.9° 9.9
Feb -9.4°C / 15°F -23.8° / 6.9° 10.7
Mar -2.4°C / 28°F -15.8° / 13.9° 27.8
Apr 4.4°C / 40°F -8.2° / 21.5° 28.8
May 10.8°C / 51°F -2° / 26.9° 67.5
Jun 15.7°C / 60°F 4.1° / 29.7° 117.2
Jul 19.2°C / 67°F 10° / 30.2° 180.7
Aug 18.8°C / 66°F 9.9° / 31.1° 224.1
Sep 13.6°C / 56°F 2.7° / 24.5° 97.9
Oct 5.5°C / 42°F -6.2° / 19.4° 40.7
Nov -2.5°C / 27°F -17.3° / 13.2° 54.9
Dec -12°C / 10°F -24.8° / 1.8° 9.7
Sŭngjibaegam has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 0°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 273 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 34.6 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,810 feet.

Temperature

0°F Jan (-18°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average30.7°F
43% below North Korea avg
January Average0°F (-18°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,810 ft (1,466 m)
Area1,147.3 sq mi (2,971.6 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates41.2428°N, 128.7989°W
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.6"
9% below North Korea avg
Snowfall 7.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.56"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Sep 6, 2023 34 km E of Hoemul-li, North Korea M4.9 110 km
Apr 16, 2002 42 km N of Iw?n-?p, North Korea M4.6 61 km
Sep 23, 2017 21 km ENE of S?ngjibaegam, North Korea M3.6 21 km
Oct 12, 2017 22 km ENE of S?ngjibaegam, North Korea M2.9 23 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Changbaishan (101 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Changbaishan Stratovolcano 2,744 m (9,003 ft) 1903 101 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 0°F (-18°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 5°F (-15°C) 0.6 in
March 16°F (-9°C) 1.1 in
April 32°F (-0°C) 2.2 in
May 44°F (6°C) 3.0 in
June 51°F (11°C) 5.3 in
July 58°F (14°C) 7.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 58°F (14°C) 7.4 in
September 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
October 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in
November 19°F (-7°C) 1.1 in
December 5°F (-15°C) 0.7 in

Sŭngjibaegam has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 0°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (0.5").

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Train Stations in Sŭngjibaegam

22 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hapsu
Namgye
Namjung
Paegam Ch'ŏngnyŏn
Pukkyesu
Ryŏngha
Ryŏngnam
Sado
Saengjang
Sangdonae
Sanghwangt'o
Sanyangdae
Sŏdu
Sŏngdŏk
Taetaek
Tonae
Unhŭng
Yanggok
Yŏnp'yŏng
대신
대흥
무학

Airports Near Sŭngjibaegam

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hwangsuwon AirbaseMedium Airport
Hwangsuwon Highway Strip AirstripSmall Airport
Hyesan AirportSmall Airport
Kilchu Highway AirportSmall Airport
Paegam AirstripSmall Airport
Samjiyŏn AirportYJSSmall 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 Sŭngjibaegam

What is the population of Sŭngjibaegam?

Sŭngjibaegam has a population of 11,786 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 1,147.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sŭngjibaegam?

Sŭngjibaegam has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average 0°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.6 inches, with 7.6 inches of snow.

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