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Hamhŭng

City in South Hamgyong, North Korea

Overview

Hamhŭng is a city in North Korea.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
North Korea
Province
South Hamgyong
Population
768,551
Time Zone
Asia/Pyongyang
Coordinates
39.92°, 127.54°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
30
Female Safety
20
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
300
Local Cost
180
Local Income
40
Cashless
2
English
5
Temperature
8.1°C
Summer Avg
21.1°C
Winter Avg
-6.1°C
Record High
35.8°C
Record Low
-24.5°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
946 mm
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DSO
Distance
20 km

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Sources: Ookla | Teleport | OpenStreetMap · Last updated: 2025

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