Unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages
Subscribe for full sub-page depth, saves, alerts, and exports.
Kilju
City in North Hamgyong, North Korea
Overview
Kilju is a regional center in North Hamgyong Province, North Korea, known for its mix of administrative, industrial, and rural character. Its limited but unique attractions reflect everyday life in a seldom visited part of the country, with a population of just under 140,000.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
North Korea
Province
North Hamgyong
Population
139,932
Time Zone
Asia/Pyongyang
Coordinates
40.96°, 129.33°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$285
Local Cost
$150
Local Income
$25
Cashless
2
English
5
Temperature
7.3°C
Summer Avg
19.9°C
Winter Avg
-6.6°C
Record High
36.4°C
Record Low
-24.7°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
699 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
Explore
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.
Subscribe to unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages this month.
You can keep discovering Oyster publicly, but full multi-jurisdiction depth, tracking, alerts, and exports are part of paid access.