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Kanggye
City in Chagang, North Korea
Overview
Kanggye, the capital of Chagang Province, is a mid-sized North Korean city on the banks of the Chagang River. Known for its industrial significance and scenic hills, Kanggye offers a unique glimpse into everyday life in the north. While tourism is highly restricted, the city features monuments, leafy streets, and lively local markets.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
North Korea
Province
Chagang
Population
251,971
Time Zone
Asia/Pyongyang
Coordinates
40.97°, 126.59°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
30
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost · estimate
$279
Local Cost
$163
Local Income
$30
Cashless
1
English
2
Temperature
3.2°C
Summer Avg
17.8°C
Winter Avg
-13.1°C
Record High
31.1°C
Record Low
-37.4°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
796 mm
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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