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Yŏngbyŏn, North Korea
P'yŏngan-bukto · North Korea
Yŏngbyŏn is a small city in P'yŏngan-bukto, North Korea with a population of 9,584. Elevation: 459 ft (140 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 9,584 |
| Population Density | 40 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.8133°, 125.8042° |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Country | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| State / Province | P'yŏngan-bukto |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.8 inches (1,012 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.9 inches (5 cm) |
About Yŏngbyŏn
Yŏngbyŏn is a small city in North Korea (P'yŏngan-bukto) with a population of 9,584. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet (140 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below North Korea avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Area | 241.2 sq mi (624.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8133°N, 125.8042°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1921 | XIAOSI, DANDONG, LIAONING | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 10.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 9.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in |
Yŏngbyŏn has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 18°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.7") and January the driest (0.6").
Farmers Markets in Yŏngbyŏn
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaechon Marketplace |
Stadiums & Teams in Yŏngbyŏn
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Yŏngbyŏn
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pyongyang Sunan International Airport | FNJ | Large Airport |
| Kwaksan Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Pukchang Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Sunchon Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Hyangsan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kaechon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kangdong Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Panghyon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Panghyon Highway Strip 2 | — | Small Airport |
| Panghyon South Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Pyong Ni South Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Pyong Ni West Highway Strip Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Sangwon Ni Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Sinanju Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Sunan-Up North Highway Strip Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Taechon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Taechon Northwest Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Yŏngbyŏn?
Yŏngbyŏn has a population of 9,584 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 241.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Yŏngbyŏn?
Yŏngbyŏn has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.8 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.