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City guide · Updated June 2026
AsiaNorth Korea38.7° · 125.4°
Nampo,North Korea.
Isolated port city with heavily restricted access and minimal tourism infrastructure.
Nampo · KP
NampoNorth Korea
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Pyongyang Sunan International AirportNEAREST AIRPORT
Population
377,331.2
Total residents
Global rank
#1,292
Wanderlust index
Best time
May to September
Peak window
Time zone
Asia/Pyongyang
Local time
Currency
North Korean Won (KPW)
Money in use
Language
Korean
Spoken locally
01 · Overview
About Nampo
Isolated port city with heavily restricted access and minimal tourism infrastructure.
Nampo is North Korea's primary seaport and a major industrial center on the west coast. Visitor access is strictly controlled and limited to government-approved guided tours; tourism infrastructure is minimal. The city functions primarily as a commercial and industrial hub rather than a leisure destination, offering limited cultural and historical sites.
02 · Wanderlust scorecard
How Nampo scores
Ratings run 0 to 5 unless marked. They come from our AI-assisted research and are refreshed on a rolling basis.
3.6
/ 5
Cost of living
Affordability, 0–5. Higher means cheaper.
2
/ 5
Leisure
Leisure rating, 0–5.
2
Mbps
Connectivity
Median internet speed.
2.8
/ 5
Safety
Safety rating, 0–5. Higher is safer.
2
/ 5
Overall livability
Overall rating, 0–5.
3
/ 5
Air quality
Air-quality rating, 0–5. Higher is cleaner.
4.4
index
Index score
Wanderlust ranking, 0–10: overall, safety, internet, cost, leisure and air quality, weighted.
03 · Weather & when to go
Best time to visit Nampo
Current weather and the forecast, and the months our research rates best for a visit.
Month by month
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Sweet spot: May to September.
More cities for these months: Where to go in May · Where to go in June · Where to go in July · Where to go in August · Where to go in September
04 · Things to do
Things to do in Nampo
Top sights from our AI-assisted research, and other places we have photos of.
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West Sea Barrage
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Nampo Cathedral
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Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery
05 · Monthly cost of living
Cost of living in Nampo
Estimated monthly totals in USD from our AI-assisted research, one per profile. Treat them as a starting point for a budget, not a quote.
$1,500
estimated monthly spend · USDProfileExpat
Price references — vs. profile benchmarks
Nomadmonthly spend · USD
$2,800
+87%
Expatmonthly spend · USD
$1,500
baseline
Familymonthly spend · USD
$3,447
+130%
Localmonthly spend · USD
$871.2
-42%
Median fiber speeddownload · Mbps
2
Mbps
06 · Neighborhoods
Where to stay in Nampo
Neighborhoods our AI-assisted research lists as popular with visitors.
Port District
Central Nampo
Industrial Zone
07 · Insider tips
Sights and neighbourhoods, with a tip each.
Practical tips on places from this Nampo guide, written with AI. One is free; Pro members see the rest. Double-check details before you go.
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08 · Practical notes
Practical information for Nampo
The essentials from this guide's data, in one place.
01
Getting there
- Nearest airport — Pyongyang Sunan International Airport
02
Money
- Currency — North Korean Won (KPW)
- Affordability — 3.6/5 on the Wanderlust index (higher is cheaper)
03
Internet
- Median speed — 2 Mbps
- Internet score — 0.3/5
04
Safety
- Safety score — 2.8/5 from our AI-assisted research
05
Language
- Primary language — Korean
06
Timing
- Best window — May to September
- Time zone — Asia/Pyongyang
Questions
Frequently asked, plainly answered.
The quick answers travelers want before they commit to flights, neighborhoods, and how long to stay.
Is Nampo safe for travelers?+
Nampo has a safety rating of 2.8 out of 5.
What is the best time to visit Nampo?+
The best time to visit Nampo is May to September.
What are the top things to do in Nampo?+
Top sights in Nampo include Nampo Port, West Sea Barrage, Nampo Cathedral, and Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery.
Where should I stay in Nampo?+
Popular neighborhoods for visitors to Nampo include Port District, Central Nampo, and Industrial Zone.
How expensive is Nampo?+
Nampo has an affordability score of 3.6 out of 5, where 5 is most affordable.
How much does it cost to live in Nampo per month?+
Estimated monthly costs in Nampo are about $2,800 for a digital nomad, $1,500 for an expat, $3,447 for a family, and $871 for a local resident (USD).
What is the nearest airport to Nampo?+
The nearest airport to Nampo is Pyongyang Sunan International Airport.
What is the internet speed in Nampo?+
Nampo has an average internet speed of 2 Mbps.
What currency does Nampo use?+
The currency used in Nampo is North Korean Won (KPW).
What language is spoken in Nampo?+
The primary language spoken in Nampo is Korean.
What time zone is Nampo in?+
Nampo is in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone.
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