Chongjin
Known as the "City of Iron," Chongjin is North Korea's third-largest city and its most significant heavy industrial centre, built around steel production on the northeastern coast. Opened as a port in 1908, it grew from a fishing village into a major hub under Japanese rule and later under the North Korean government. The city sits against the Hamgyong mountain range and holds a rare distinction in North Korea: active consulates from both China and Russia.
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- Population327,000
- Nearest water from center 2.6 km1.6 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.1 km1.3 mi
Nearest airports
Chongjin: quick answers
Where is Chongjin?
Chongjin is in North Korea.
How do you get to Chongjin?
The nearest airport is Hoemun-ri (RGO), about 47 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Chongjin?
The warmest month is August, averaging 21°C70°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -8°C17°F. The wettest month is August, with about 205 mm8.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Chongjin?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums within 2 km of the centre.