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Ŭijin-dong, North Korea
Chagang · North Korea
Ŭijin-dong is a small town in Chagang, North Korea with a population of 0. Elevation: 971 ft (296 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ŭijin-dong
Kanggye is the provincial capital of Chagang, North Korea and has a population of 251,971. Because of its strategic importance, derived from its topography, it has been of military interest from the time of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910).
People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 971 ft (296 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9752°, 126.4958° |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Country | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| State / Province | Chagang |
| Average Temperature | 43°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 58.3 inches (1,481 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 31.9 inches (81 cm) |
About Ŭijin-dong
Ŭijin-dong is a small town in North Korea (Chagang) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 971 feet (296 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 13°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.7°F |
| 21% below North Korea avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 971 ft (296 m) |
| Area | 101.8 sq mi (263.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9752°N, 126.4958°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Longgang Group (151 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Longgang Group | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,000 m (3,281 ft) | 350 | 151 km |
| Changbaishan | Stratovolcano | 2,744 m (9,003 ft) | 1903 | 173 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 9.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 8.7 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in |
Ŭijin-dong has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 13°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.3") and January the driest (0.4").
Museums in Ŭijin-dong
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jagang Kim Il-Sung Revolutionary Museum | ||||
| Yonphung Revolutionary Site |
Libraries in Ŭijin-dong
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jagang Provincial Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ŭijin-dong
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manpo Market |
Train Stations in Ŭijin-dong
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ŭijin-dong
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Ŭijin-dong
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanfeng Tonghua Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Ŭijin-dong
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Manpo Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the weather like in Ŭijin-dong?
Ŭijin-dong has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.3 inches, with 31.9 inches of snow.