Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
3.2M
Population
3,194 km2
Area
10 Mbps
Internet
38m
Elevation
UTC+09:00
Timezone
FNJ (22km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Pyongyang is the capital and largest city of North Korea. Pyongyang is located on the Taedong River about 109 km (68 mi) upstream from its mouth on the Yellow Sea. According to the 2008 population census, it has a population of 3,255,288. Pyongyang is a directly administered city with a status equal to that of the North Korean provinces.
QUICK FACTS
Country
North Korea
Region
Eastern Asia
Population
3.2M
Timezone
UTC+09:00
Elevation
38 m
Currency
KPW
Language
Korean
Status
Capital City
Airport
FNJ
GPS
39.03, 125.75
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
Internet at 10 Mbps — plan for offline work or find coworking spaces
A major city with a population of 3,222,000
INFRASTRUCTURE
1,550 total POIs 0.5 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
246
Cafes
15
Bars
13
Fast Food
5
Shopping
Supermarkets
14
Convenience
8
Shopping Malls
13
Healthcare
Hospitals
18
Clinics
2
Pharmacies
13
Education
Schools
121
Universities
32
Libraries
10
Recreation
Parks
97
Playgrounds
36
Sports
76
Cinemas
11
Museums
33
Theatres
13
Transport
Bus Stops
199
Train Stations
113
Fuel Stations
40
Services
Banks
2
ATMs
32
Post Offices
1
Police
4
Fire Stations
16
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
10 Mbps
Download
39 Mbps
Upload
95ms
Latency
32
Tests
10
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: May - Sep
-2°
J
-0°
F
5°
M
11°
A
18°
M
23°
J
25°
J
23°
A
18°
S
11°
O
5°
N
-0°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 11.4 C Range: -2.1 - 24.9 C Rain: 1,273 mm/year Sunshine: 2,998 h/year
CITY SCORES
87.9
Nomad Index
A
Livability
37.5
Culture
62.2
Overall
AIRPORT
FNJ
Pyongyang Sunan International Airport
22 km from center
~40 min ride
FUN FACTS
Pyongyang (Korean: 평양; Hancha: 平壤) is the capital and largest city of North Korea.
Pyongyang is located on the Taedong River about 109 km (68 mi) upstream from its mouth on the Yellow Sea.
Pyongyang is one of the oldest cities in Korea.
It was the capital of two ancient Korean kingdoms, Gojoseon and Goguryeo, and served as the secondary capital of Goryeo.
Following the establishment of North Korea in 1948, Pyongyang became its de facto capital.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Pyongyang known for?
Pyongyang is a city in North Korea. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Pyongyang?
Pyongyang has an average download speed of 10 Mbps and upload speed of 39 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Pyongyang?
Pyongyang has an average year-round temperature of approximately 11.4 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Pyongyang?
Pyongyang is served by FNJ (Pyongyang Sunan International Airport), approximately 22 km from the city center.
What is the population of Pyongyang?
The population of Pyongyang is approximately 3.2M.
What infrastructure does Pyongyang have?
Pyongyang has 1,550 mapped points of interest, including 246 restaurants, 18 hospitals, 121 schools.
What country is Pyongyang in?
Pyongyang is located in North Korea.