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Komusan Il-tong

City in North Hamgyong, North Korea

Overview

Komusan Il-tong is a quiet, working-class city in North Hamgyong province, North Korea. Known primarily for its railway station, it provides an authentic glimpse into small-town life in the DPRK. Most facilities are basic, and the pace is slow compared to major urban centers.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
North Korea
Province
North Hamgyong
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Pyongyang
Coordinates
42.11°, 129.70°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
20
Female Safety
20
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$310
Local Cost
$135
Local Income
$40
Cashless
2
English
5
Temperature
7.6°C
Summer Avg
19.5°C
Winter Avg
-5.6°C
Record High
33.9°C
Record Low
-22.1°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
800 mm
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
14
Walk Score
14
Footways
28.0
Airport
Distance

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 50/100.

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