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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
25
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$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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Frequently Asked Questions
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 2025-12-06.
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 60/100.
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