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Yŏnan-ŭp, North Korea

South Hwanghae · North Korea

Yŏnan-ŭp is a small city in South Hwanghae, North Korea with a population of 22,665. Elevation: 141 ft (43 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

22,665 Population 80/sq mi density
141 ft Elevation 43 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
46.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Pyongyang Timezone

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People

Population22,665
Density80/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain46.4 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Population22,665
Population Density80 / sq mi
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Coordinates37.9089°, 126.1611°
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang
Country🇰🇵 North Korea
State / ProvinceSouth Hwanghae
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation46.4 inches (1,179 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.1 inches (5 cm)

About Yŏnan-ŭp

Yŏnan-ŭp is a small city in North Korea (South Hwanghae) with a population of 22,665. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.

Climate in Yŏnan-ŭp

Yŏnan-ŭp has an average annual temperature of 11.5°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1340 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3.4°C / 26°F -15.5° / 7.6° 20.6
Feb -0.7°C / 31°F -11.6° / 10.6° 21.7
Mar 4.7°C / 40°F -4.7° / 17.8° 43.5
Apr 10.7°C / 51°F -1° / 23.3° 48.0
May 16.1°C / 61°F 5.1° / 26.9° 102.4
Jun 21.6°C / 71°F 11.6° / 32.1° 156.6
Jul 25°C / 77°F 18.1° / 32.5° 305.8
Aug 25.4°C / 78°F 17.9° / 32° 312.3
Sep 20.9°C / 70°F 11.7° / 29.1° 165.2
Oct 13.4°C / 56°F 2.4° / 23.6° 68.8
Nov 6°C / 43°F -6.3° / 19.1° 73.2
Dec -2.1°C / 28°F -14.5° / 9.2° 21.7
Yŏnan-ŭp experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below North Korea avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area283.8 sq mi (735.1 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates37.9089°N, 126.1611°W
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above North Korea avg
Snowfall 2.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.40"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 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 M4.8 147 km
Nov 11, 1992 8 km NW of Chunghwa, North Korea M4.3 119 km
Mar 17, 2002 49 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea M3.9 139 km
May 11, 2020 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea M3.8 120 km
Jun 27, 2019 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea M3.6 113 km
Jan 8, 2023 South Korea M3.6 18 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Bavi Category 2 121 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 291 km
2020 Haishen Category 1 278 km
2019 Lingling Category 1 84 km
2010 Kompasu Category 2 68 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 115 km
1995 Faye Category 1 256 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (113 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ch'uga-ryong Shield 452 m (1,483 ft) Unknown 113 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-1°C) 0.7 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 12.4 in Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 10.8 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 5.6 in
October 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.6 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 0.8 in

Yŏnan-ŭp has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 25°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.4") and January the driest (0.6").

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Libraries in Yŏnan-ŭp

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Seongeunsae Village Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Yŏnan-ŭp

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cheongdan Market
Yeonan Market
외포항젓갈수산시장

Train Stations in Yŏnan-ŭp

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ohyeon Station
Onjeong
Pungcheon Station
Yeonan

Stadiums & Teams in Yŏnan-ŭp

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Ski Resorts Near Yŏnan-ŭp

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
안산썰매장 0.0 $0

Airports Near Yŏnan-ŭp

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gimpo International AirportGMPLarge Airport
Incheon International AirportICNLarge Airport
Haeju AirfieldMedium Airport
Hwangju AirbaseMedium Airport
Ayang Ni Highway StripSmall Airport
Bucheon (G-103) AirfieldSmall Airport
Ichon AirportSmall Airport
Ihyon AirstripSmall Airport
Ihyon Ni Highway Strip AirfieldSmall Airport
Nuchon Ni AirfieldSmall Airport
Nuchon Ni Highway StripSmall Airport
Ongjin AirportSmall Airport
Paju (G-110) AirportSmall Airport
Sohung Highway Strip AirfieldSmall Airport
Sohung South AirportSmall Airport
Susaek (G 113) AirportSmall Airport
Taebukpo Ri AirportSmall Airport
Wong Yo Ri Highway StripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Pyongyang

🇰🇵 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 Yŏnan-ŭp

What is the population of Yŏnan-ŭp?

Yŏnan-ŭp has a population of 22,665 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 80 people per square mile, spread across 283.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yŏnan-ŭp?

Yŏnan-ŭp has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.4 inches, with 2.1 inches of snow.

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