County in North Hamgyong Province, North Korea

Kilju, sometimes romanized as Kilchu, is a county in North Hamgyong province, North Korea. The county seat is Kilju Town.

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Population
139,932
Coordinates
40.964, 129.328
Timezone
Asia/Pyongyang

Overview of Kilju

Kilju belongs to North Korea and has the feel of a medium-sized town. Around 139,932 people live here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Plan around culture, nature and nightlife and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.

Things to do in Kilju

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Culture in Kilju

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Looking for culture? Kilju has Docks, Mines and Towers. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Kilju's own activity tags.

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Nature in Kilju

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The nature shortlist for Kilju: Geological Formations, Islands and Valleys. Everything listed here comes from what Kilju is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.

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Nightlife in Kilju

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For nightlife, expect Casinos. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Kilju.

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Best time to visit Kilju

June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.

Getting there & around

Regional links serve Kilju, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang.

Similar destinations

Places near Kilju that share the same kinds of activities.

Frequently asked questions

What is Kilju known for?
Kilju, in North Korea, is best known for culture, nature and nightlife. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 139,932 residents.
What can you do in Kilju?
Recorded activities in Kilju include Docks, Mines, Towers, Geological Formations and Islands. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
When is the best time to visit Kilju?
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
Where is Kilju located?
Kilju is located in North Korea. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.

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