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Anju
City in South Pyongan, North Korea
Overview
Anju, situated in South Pyongan province, is a mid-sized industrial city on the Chongchon River. Primarily known for coal mining and chemical industries, it offers a rare glimpse into provincial urban life in North Korea under guided arrangements.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
North Korea
Province
South Pyongan
Population
240,117
Time Zone
Asia/Pyongyang
Coordinates
39.62°, 125.66°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
25
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$345
Local Cost
$185
Local Income
$5
Cashless
5
English
5
Temperature
9.5°C
Summer Avg
22.7°C
Winter Avg
-4.9°C
Record High
36.4°C
Record Low
-25.7°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1065 mm
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
FNJ
Distance
43 km
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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 15/100.
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