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Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp, North Korea

South Hwanghae · North Korea

Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp is a mid-size city in South Hwanghae, North Korea with a population of 95,597. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

95,597 Population 496/sq mi density
89 ft Elevation 27 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
39.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Pyongyang Timezone

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About Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp

Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp

Anak är en ort i Nordkorea. Den ligger i provinsen Norra Hwanghae, i den sydvästra delen av landet, 60 km söder om huvudstaden Pyongyang. Anak ligger 28 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 19 995.

People

Population95,597
Density496/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Population95,597
Population Density496 / sq mi
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Coordinates38.5656°, 125.4272°
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang
Country🇰🇵 North Korea
State / ProvinceSouth Hwanghae
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation39.6 inches (1,006 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.1 inches (5 cm)

About Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp

Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp is a mid-size city in North Korea (South Hwanghae) with a population of 95,597. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.

Climate in Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp

Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (25.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-4.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1225 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -4.5°C / 24°F -15.9° / 6.8° 17.1
Feb -1.5°C / 29°F -13.3° / 10.7° 15.8
Mar 4.2°C / 40°F -5.4° / 18.2° 41.0
Apr 10.4°C / 51°F -1.5° / 23.6° 41.0
May 16.3°C / 61°F 5° / 28.8° 86.8
Jun 21.9°C / 71°F 11.1° / 33.2° 156.3
Jul 25.2°C / 77°F 17.6° / 33.9° 241.8
Aug 25.1°C / 77°F 17.5° / 32.5° 297.4
Sep 20.3°C / 69°F 10.6° / 29.2° 151.9
Oct 12.8°C / 55°F 2° / 24.1° 66.5
Nov 5.2°C / 41°F -6.8° / 19.4° 84.3
Dec -3.1°C / 26°F -15° / 8.7° 25.5
Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 264 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 39.6 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below North Korea avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area192.6 sq mi (498.8 km²)
Population Density496/sq mi
Coordinates38.5656°N, 125.4272°W
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"
4% above North Korea avg
Snowfall 2.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.71"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 17, 2013 80 km WSW of Ongjin, North Korea M4.8 130 km
Jul 24, 1995 78 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea M4.7 119 km
Nov 11, 1992 8 km NW of Chunghwa, North Korea M4.3 49 km
Aug 11, 1995 62 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea M4.0 105 km
Mar 17, 2002 49 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea M3.9 92 km
May 11, 2020 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea M3.8 141 km
Jun 27, 2019 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea M3.6 39 km
Jan 8, 2023 South Korea M3.6 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2.

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Bavi Category 2 75 km
2019 Lingling Category 1 77 km
2010 Kompasu Category 1 153 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 144 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (168 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ch'uga-ryong Shield 452 m (1,483 ft) Unknown 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 1.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.2 in
July 74°F (24°C) 10.7 in Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 8.9 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.4 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 0.7 in

Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.7") and February the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp

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 Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Shincheon Museum
Sincheon Museum of American War Atrocities
Sinchon Museum of American War Atrocities

Farmers Markets in Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Anak Market
Eunryul Market
Jeungak Market
Nampo Market
Songnim Market

Stadiums & Teams in Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pyongyang Sunan International AirportFNJLarge Airport
Haeju AirfieldMedium Airport
Hwangju AirbaseMedium Airport
Kwail Air BaseMedium Airport
Uthachi Highway Strip AirportMedium Airport
Ayang Ni Highway StripSmall Airport
Ch'o do AirportSmall Airport
Changyon Highway Strip AirstripSmall Airport
Ihyon AirstripSmall Airport
Ihyon Ni Highway Strip AirfieldSmall Airport
Kangdong AirportSmall Airport
Mirim Aviation ClubSmall Airport
Nuchon Ni AirfieldSmall Airport
Onchon Air BaseSmall Airport
Onchon Underground Fighter BaseSmall Airport
Ongjin AirportSmall Airport
Sangwon 2 Highway Strip AirfieldSmall Airport
Sangwon Highway StripSmall Airport
Sunan-Up North Highway Strip AirfieldSmall Airport
T'aet'an-pihaengjang AirportSmall Airport
Unchon Up AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Pyongyang

Around Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 7

🇰🇵 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 Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp

What is the population of Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp?

Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp has a population of 95,597 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 496 people per square mile, spread across 192.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp?

Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.6 inches, with 2.1 inches of snow.

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