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Hoeryŏng
City in North Hamgyong, North Korea
Overview
Hoeryŏng is an industrial city near the Chinese border in North Hamgyong province, significant for its historical connections and its setting on the Tumen River. The city offers glimpses into everyday North Korean life and has limited but unique local attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
North Korea
Province
North Hamgyong
Population
153,532
Time Zone
Asia/Pyongyang
Coordinates
42.44°, 129.75°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
25
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost · estimate
$315
Local Cost
$208
Local Income
$20
Cashless
3
English
5
Temperature
5.4°C
Summer Avg
19.7°C
Winter Avg
-10.7°C
Record High
38.8°C
Record Low
-31.1°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
685 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
10
Walk Score
10
Footways
19.0
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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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