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T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp, North Korea
Kangwŏn-do · North Korea
T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp is a small city in Kangwŏn-do, North Korea with a population of 20,575. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 20,575 |
| Population Density | 39 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9539°, 127.8917° |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Country | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| State / Province | Kangwŏn-do |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.0 inches (1,091 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0 inches (8 cm) |
About T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp
T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp is a small city in North Korea (Kangwŏn-do) with a population of 20,575. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.
Climate in T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp
T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp has an average annual temperature of 12.7°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.1°C), the coldest is Jan (0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1547 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below North Korea avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 524.4 sq mi (1,358.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9539°N, 127.8917°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (85 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.1 in |
T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.4") and January the driest (0.9").
Hotels in T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp
8 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alps Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Wonsan Kalma Airport | WOS | Medium Airport |
| G-240 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-317 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-321 Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| G-412 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| G-413 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hoeyang Southeast Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hyon-ni Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kang Da Ri Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kang Da Ri Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Kojo Highway Strip Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kumgang Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kuum-ni Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Okpyong ni Highway Strip Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Yo-do Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Yong Hung Highway Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Yong Hung Highway Reserve Strip Airfield | — | Small Airport |
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Quick Facts
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What is the population of T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp?
T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp has a population of 20,575 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 524.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp?
T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.0 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.