Waterfalls in North Korea map & data
There are 24 waterfalls mapped in North Korea, spread over 6 regions. The most are in Ryanggang (13), Kangwon (4) and North Hamgyong (2) - Ryanggang alone holds 54% of them. 33% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include 울림폭포, 박연폭포 and 산주폭포.
Waterfalls by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ryanggang | 13 | 54% |
| Kangwon | 4 | 17% |
| North Hamgyong | 2 | 8.3% |
| North Hwanghae | 2 | 8.3% |
| South Hwanghae | 2 | 8.3% |
| North Pyongan | 1 | 4.2% |
Notable waterfalls in North Korea
- 울림폭포Kangwon
- 박연폭포North Hwanghae
- 산주폭포North Pyongan
- 백두폭포Ryanggang
- 장진폭포Kangwon
- 사기문폭포Ryanggang
- 갈산온천Kangwon
- 형제폭포Ryanggang
What's in this layer
Every waterfall in the layer comes with its name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Waterfalls and cascades.
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Frequently asked questions
How many waterfalls are there in North Korea?
This layer holds 24 waterfalls in North Korea, the most of them in Ryanggang. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each waterfall?
The name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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