Ungsang, North Korea
Rason · North Korea
Ungsang is a large city in Rason, North Korea with a population of 196,954. Elevation: 154 ft (47 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Ungsang
Rason is a North Korean special city and ice-free port in the Sea of Japan in the North Pacific Ocean on the northeast tip of North Korea. It is in the Kwanbuk region and location of the Rason Special Economic Zone.
People
Climate
| Population | 196,954 |
| Population Density | 497 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.3515°, 130.4882° |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Country | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| State / Province | Rason |
| Average Temperature | 43°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.8 inches (1,164 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 16.8 inches (43 cm) |
About Ungsang
Ungsang is a large city in North Korea (Rason) with a population of 196,954. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet (47 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.
Climate in Ungsang
Ungsang 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below North Korea avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 396.2 sq mi (1,026.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 497/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3515°N, 130.4882°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.3 in |
Ungsang has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 17°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.8") and January the driest (0.2").
Museums in Ungsang
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Gallery |
Farmers Markets in Ungsang
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changpyeong Market | |||||
| Rajin Market |
Cinemas in Ungsang
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Ungsang
5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ungsang
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
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What is the population of Ungsang?
Ungsang has a population of 196,954 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 497 people per square mile, spread across 396.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ungsang?
Ungsang has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 45.8 inches, with 16.8 inches of snow.
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