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Changyŏn
City in South Hwanghae, North Korea
Overview
Changyŏn, the capital of Changyŏn County in South Hwanghae Province, is a small but vital city in southwestern North Korea. Known for its local markets and tight-knit community, it offers visitors a glimpse of everyday life in rural North Korea.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
North Korea
Province
South Hwanghae
Population
91,422
Time Zone
Asia/Pyongyang
Coordinates
38.25°, 125.10°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
25
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost · estimate
$355
Local Cost
$220
Local Income
$30
Cashless
1
English
10
Temperature
11.1°C
Summer Avg
22.2°C
Winter Avg
-0.7°C
Record High
33.3°C
Record Low
-14.4°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
931 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 2025-12-06.
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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