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Sinŭiju

City in North Pyongan, North Korea

Overview

Sinŭiju is a border city in North Pyongan, North Korea, sitting across the Yalu River from Dandong, China. It is a hub of limited commerce, arts, and local industry, with restricted but fascinating insight into North Korean urban life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
North Korea
Province
North Pyongan
Population
359,341
Time Zone
Asia/Pyongyang
Coordinates
40.10°, 124.40°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
35
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
1
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$850
Local Cost
$530
Local Income
$35
Cashless
5
English
5
Temperature
8.8°C
Summer Avg
22.6°C
Winter Avg
-6.5°C
Record High
35.5°C
Record Low
-29.1°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1013 mm
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
7
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
UJU
Distance
10 km

Neighborhoods

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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 2025-12-05.
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 40/100.

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