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Samho-rodongjagu
City in South Hamgyong, North Korea
Overview
Samho-rodongjagu is a compact township in South Hamgyong, North Korea, with a population of just over 19,000. It provides a rare look into provincial North Korean life, with modest infrastructure, local markets, and scenic river views.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
North Korea
Province
South Hamgyong
Population
19,025
Time Zone
Asia/Pyongyang
Coordinates
39.95°, 127.87°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
20
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost · estimate
$280
Local Cost
$185
Local Income
$5
Cashless
0
English
2
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
21.5°C
Winter Avg
-2.2°C
Record High
33.3°C
Record Low
-19.6°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
929 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DSO
Distance
41 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 40/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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