Chongju
This North Korean town on the Pyongyang rail line, Chongju presents a stark Soviet-influenced station building adorned with Korean script and a portrait, flanked by a tall monument, with flat plains stretching toward low northern hills.
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- Population29,065
- Nearest water from center 5.7 km3.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 7.0 km4.3 mi
Chongju: quick answers
Where is Chongju?
Chongju is in North Korea, about 87 km54 miles in a straight line from Pyongyang.
How do you get to Chongju?
The nearest airport is Pyongyang (FNJ), about 1 hr 26 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Chongju?
The warmest month is August, averaging 24°C75°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -6°C20°F. The wettest month is July, with about 317 mm12.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's near Chongju?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Kusong-si.