Beaches in North Korea map & data
There are 676 beaches mapped in North Korea, spread over 9 regions. The most are in South Hwanghae (259), North Pyongan (174) and South Hamgyong (104) - South Hwanghae alone holds 38% of them. 2.2% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include 명사십리해수욕장, 독연해변 and 건자해변.
Beaches by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Hwanghae | 259 | 38% |
| North Pyongan | 174 | 26% |
| South Hamgyong | 104 | 15% |
| Kangwon | 71 | 11% |
| North Hamgyong | 49 | 7.2% |
| Nampo | 7 | 1.0% |
| South Pyongan | 7 | 1.0% |
| Jagang | 2 | 0.3% |
| North Hwanghae | 1 | 0.1% |
Notable beaches in North Korea
- 명사십리해수욕장Kangwon · beach
- 독연해변North Hamgyong · beach
- 건자해변South Hamgyong · beach
- 용래해수욕장South Hwanghae · beach
- 시중호해변Kangwon · beach
- 白石沙洲North Hamgyong · beach
- 내동해수욕장South Hamgyong · beach
- 가래칠기해변South Hwanghae · beach
- 마존 비치South Hamgyong · beach
- 방동해수욕장South Hamgyong · beach
- 삼도해수욕장South Hamgyong · beach
- 삼호해수욕장South Hamgyong · beach
- 세포 비치South Hamgyong · beach
- 지암 비치South Hamgyong · beach
- 해산해수욕장South Hamgyong · beach
What's in this layer
Every beach in the layer comes with its name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Beaches and sandy shores.
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Frequently asked questions
How many beaches are there in North Korea?
This layer holds 676 beaches in North Korea, the most of them in South Hwanghae. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of beaches in North Korea?
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What information comes with each beach?
The name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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