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Sunan
City in Pyongyang, North Korea
Overview
Located just northwest of central Pyongyang, Sunan is best known as the city's primary international gateway due to its airport. While local life is limited for independent travelers, Sunan is a transit point for visitors to North Korea, offering a glimpse into the controlled daily routines of the capital's outskirts.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
North Korea
Capital City
Pyongyang
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Pyongyang
Coordinates
39.20°, 125.69°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
2
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$920
Local Cost
$490
Local Income
$25
Cashless
3
English
5
Temperature
10.2°C
Summer Avg
23.4°C
Winter Avg
-4.1°C
Record High
37.9°C
Record Low
-23.7°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
1000 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
Airport
FNJ
Distance
4 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 35/100.
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