Sign In Register

Ŭndŏk, North Korea

North Hamgyong · North Korea

Ŭndŏk is a mid-size city in North Hamgyong, North Korea with a population of 89,244. Elevation: 157 ft (48 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

89,244 Population 190/sq mi density
157 ft Elevation 48 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
26.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Pyongyang Timezone

Discover Ŭndŏk, North Korea

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Ŭndŏk

Ŭndŏk

Kyŏnghŭng County is a kun, or county, in North Hamgyong province, North Korea. Formerly known as Ŭndŏk County, from 1977 to 2010.

People

Population89,244
Density190/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain26.3 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Population89,244
Population Density190 / sq mi
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Coordinates42.5188°, 130.3348°
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang
Country🇰🇵 North Korea
State / ProvinceNorth Hamgyong
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation26.3 inches (669 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.2 inches (6 cm)

About Ŭndŏk

Ŭndŏk is a mid-size city in North Korea (North Hamgyong) with a population of 89,244. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet (48 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 14°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.

Climate in Ŭndŏk

Ŭndŏk has an average annual temperature of 7.6°C (46°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-9.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 899 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -9.2°C / 16°F -19.2° / 2.9° 7.3
Feb -5.7°C / 22°F -16.6° / 7.8° 8.0
Mar 1.4°C / 34°F -9.1° / 13.7° 34.3
Apr 7.2°C / 45°F -2.9° / 19.9° 24.2
May 13.2°C / 56°F 3.7° / 26.5° 61.5
Jun 17.5°C / 64°F 9.8° / 28.5° 158.6
Jul 21.9°C / 71°F 14.8° / 32.3° 161.3
Aug 22.7°C / 73°F 15.2° / 33.6° 263.0
Sep 18.1°C / 64°F 8.8° / 26.9° 87.2
Oct 10.4°C / 51°F -0.9° / 22.1° 33.4
Nov 1.4°C / 35°F -11.2° / 15.8° 55.7
Dec -7.8°C / 18°F -17.9° / 4.2° 5.1
Ŭndŏk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.4°F
20% below North Korea avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Area470.6 sq mi (1,218.9 km²)
Population Density190/sq mi
Coordinates42.5188°N, 130.3348°W
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"
31% below North Korea avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.46"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jun 28, 2002 50 km SW of Dongning, China M7.3 140 km
Apr 8, 1999 57 km ENE of Wangqing, China M7.1 121 km
Feb 18, 2010 15 km SSW of Kraskino, Russia M6.9 31 km
Apr 5, 2013 13 km NNW of Zarubino, Russia M6.3 60 km
May 11, 1990 67 km SE of Rajin, North Korea M6.3 89 km
Feb 13, 2000 15 km E of Slavyanka, Russia M6.0 108 km
Apr 6, 2013 13 km NW of Zarubino, Russia M5.8 57 km
May 19, 2008 52 km SSE of Popova, Russia M5.7 126 km
May 10, 2011 46 km WNW of Barabash, Russia M5.7 99 km
Oct 29, 2013 49 km W of Barabash, Russia M5.1 91 km
Apr 18, 2009 10 km ESE of Hunchun, China M4.9 38 km
Sep 6, 2023 34 km E of Hoemul-li, North Korea M4.9 116 km
Sep 8, 2000 73 km SE of Rajin, North Korea M4.9 95 km
Nov 2, 1993 20 km N of Zarubino, Russia M4.9 73 km
Jan 7, 2011 32 km WNW of Slavyanka, Russia M4.8 79 km
Oct 20, 1995 54 km S of Popova, Russia M4.8 120 km
Aug 10, 2009 68 km ENE of Wangqing, China M4.8 111 km
Jul 6, 1997 4 km W of Slavyanka, Russia M4.7 90 km
Aug 15, 2004 44 km WNW of Barabash, Russia M4.6 112 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km WSW of Popova, Russia M4.5 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Changbaishan (195 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Changbaishan Stratovolcano 2,744 m (9,003 ft) 1903 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.3 in
March 32°F (-0°C) 0.6 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
August 70°F (21°C) 6.5 in Warmest, Wettest
September 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 0.9 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.3 in

Ŭndŏk has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 14°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (0.2").

View full weather details →

Train Stations in Ŭndŏk

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chundu
Gyeongheung

Stadiums & Teams in Ŭndŏk

TeamLeagueDivision

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Pyongyang

Around Ŭndŏk

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Parks 2

🇰🇵 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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Ŭndŏk.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Ŭndŏk

What is the population of Ŭndŏk?

Ŭndŏk has a population of 89,244 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 190 people per square mile, spread across 470.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ŭndŏk?

Ŭndŏk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.3 inches, with 2.2 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

Compare Ŭndŏk with another city: