North Korea
120 cities · 13 states/provinces · Capital: Pyongyang · Asia
North Korea at a Glance
General
| Capital | Pyongyang |
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Asia |
| Subregion | Eastern Asia |
| Languages | Korean |
| Currency | Won (KPW) |
Demographics
| Population | 25,549,819 |
| Density | 212.0/km² |
| Median Age | 35.9 |
| Urban Population | 63.5% |
| Birth Rate | 13.0 per 1K |
| Death Rate | 9.7 per 1K |
| Fertility Rate | 1.78 |
Economy
| HDI | 0.580 |
| Internet Users | 0.0% |
Geography
| Area | 120,540 km² |
| Driving Side | Right |
| Landlocked | No |
| Borders | CHN,KOR,RUS |
| Calling Code | ++850 |
| TLD | .kp |
Status
| ISO Code | KP / PRK |
| UN Member | Yes |
| Independent | Yes |
| Life Expectancy | 73.6 years |
Largest Cities in North Korea
| # | City | State/Province | Population | Avg Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pyongyang | Pyongyang | 3,222,000 | 53°F | 141 ft |
| 2 | Yŏnggwang-ŭp | South Hamgyong | 768,551 | 47°F | 115 ft |
| 3 | Hamhŭng | South Hamgyong | 768,551 | 49°F | 52 ft |
| 4 | Chongjin | North Hamgyong | 667,929 | 46°F | 16 ft |
| 5 | Sunch’ŏn | South Pyongan | 437,000 | 49°F | 236 ft |
| 6 | Namp’o | Nampo | 366,815 | 51°F | 30 ft |
| 7 | Wŏnsan | Kangwŏn-do | 363,127 | 51°F | 23 ft |
| 8 | Sinŭiju | P'yŏngan-bukto | 359,341 | 48°F | 20 ft |
| 9 | Kaesŏng | Kaesong | 338,155 | 52°F | 138 ft |
| 10 | Man’gyŏngdae-ri | Pyongyang | 321,690 | 50°F | 46 ft |
| 11 | Kaech’ŏn | South Pyongan | 319,554 | 48°F | 115 ft |
| 12 | Sariwŏn-si | North Hwanghae | 307,764 | 51°F | 66 ft |
| 13 | Haeju | South Hwanghae | 273,300 | 51°F | 187 ft |
| 14 | Hŭngju-dong | Chagang | 251,971 | 43°F | 974 ft |
| 15 | Kanggye | Chagang | 251,971 | 42°F | 945 ft |
| 16 | Anju | South Pyongan | 240,117 | 49°F | 52 ft |
| 17 | Sinanju | South Pyongan | 240,117 | 49°F | 49 ft |
| 18 | Tŏkch’ŏn | South Pyongan | 237,133 | 46°F | 371 ft |
| 19 | P’yŏngsŏng | South Pyongan | 236,583 | 49°F | 174 ft |
| 20 | Changam-ch’on | South Hamgyong | 207,299 | 44°F | 463 ft |