Yŏnggwang-ŭp, North Korea
South Hamgyong · North Korea
Yŏnggwang-ŭp is a major city in South Hamgyong, North Korea with a population of 768,551. Elevation: 115 ft (35 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°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 Yŏnggwang-ŭp
Hamhŭng is North Korea's second-most populous city, and a major port city and industrial hub. Hamhung is the capital of South Hamgyŏng Province and the 16th largest city in the Korean Peninsula. Located in the southern part of the South Hamgyong Province, Hamhung is the main and most populous metropolitan area in the province. Hamhung was centrally planned and built by the North Korean Government.
People
Climate
| Population | 768,551 |
| Population Density | 2,203 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0183°, 127.4547° |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Country | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| State / Province | South Hamgyong |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.9 inches (862 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.3 inches (6 cm) |
About Yŏnggwang-ŭp
Yŏnggwang-ŭp is a major city in North Korea (South Hamgyong) with a population of 768,551. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet (35 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.
Climate in Yŏnggwang-ŭp
Yŏnggwang-ŭp has an average annual temperature of 8.8°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (22.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-6.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1284 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below North Korea avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 348.9 sq mi (903.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,203/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0183°N, 127.4547°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (188 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in |
Yŏnggwang-ŭp has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 21°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (0.4").
Museums in Yŏnggwang-ŭp
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamhung Revolutionary Museum |
Libraries in Yŏnggwang-ŭp
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hamgyong Provincial Library | 0.0 |
Train Stations in Yŏnggwang-ŭp
16 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Yŏnggwang-ŭp
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Yŏnggwang-ŭp
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Changjin Air Force Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Hwangsuwon Airbase | - | Medium Airport |
| Sondok Airport | DSO | Medium Airport |
| Toksan Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Hwangsuwon Highway Strip Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Okpyong ni Highway Strip Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sinhung Highway Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Yong Hung Highway Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Yong Hung Highway Reserve Strip Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Yonpo Air Base | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Yŏnggwang-ŭp?
Yŏnggwang-ŭp has a population of 768,551 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 2,203 people per square mile, spread across 348.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Yŏnggwang-ŭp?
Yŏnggwang-ŭp has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 33.9 inches, with 2.3 inches of snow.
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