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Kowŏn-ŭp

City in South Hamgyong, North Korea

Overview

Kowŏn-ŭp is a city in North Korea.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
North Korea
Province
South Hamgyong
Population
21,490
Time Zone
Asia/Pyongyang
Coordinates
39.44°, 127.24°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
20
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
250
Local Cost
170
Local Income
40
Cashless
2
English
5
Temperature
10.5°C
Summer Avg
22.1°C
Winter Avg
-2.0°C
Record High
32.6°C
Record Low
-16.9°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
1223 mm
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
7
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
WOS
Distance
37 km

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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