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Puryŏng
City in North Hamgyong, North Korea
Overview
Puryŏng is a modest city in North Hamgyong province, North Korea, known for its role in regional industry and proximity to scenic mountains. With under 50,000 residents, life here is quiet and traditional, providing a rare window into everyday North Korean society.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
North Korea
Province
North Hamgyong
Population
48,958
Time Zone
Asia/Pyongyang
Coordinates
42.06°, 129.71°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$403
Local Cost
$263
Local Income
$30
Cashless
0
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
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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.
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 25/100.
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