Helong
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Helong month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Helong are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 21–24°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), January the coldest (average low -16°C), and August the wettest (about 195 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5.8 | -16.2 | 11 | 7.9 |
| February | -2.5 | -13.4 | 15 | 8.7 |
| March | 6.4 | -4.9 | 29 | 9.2 |
| April | 14.3 | 2.0 | 46 | 9.5 |
| May | 20.5 | 8.2 | 95 | 9.7 |
| June | 23.9 | 13.5 | 116 | 10.1 |
| July | 27.8 | 18.1 | 134 | 10.1 |
| August | 25.9 | 17.3 | 195 | 8.8 |
| September | 21.6 | 11.0 | 72 | 9.3 |
| October | 13.7 | 2.6 | 42 | 8.4 |
| November | 4.2 | -5.1 | 38 | 7.0 |
| December | -4.8 | -13.9 | 12 | 7.4 |
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- Documented history · 2014
In 2014, seven people were killed in Longcheng, Helong by North Korean border guards who had crossed the border in search of money, with locals of the township reporting of North Korean soldiers of crossing the border to commit thefts and murders, especially during winter months
- Documented history · 2015
Later in 2015, three people were killed by North Korean border guards in the same area.
- North Korean border guards killings in Longcheng
In 2014, seven people were killed in Longcheng, Helong by North Korean border guards who had crossed the border in search of money.
- Border guard killings in Helong
In 2015, three people were killed by North Korean border guards in the same area within Helong.
- North Korean migrant workers protests
In January 2024, several thousand North Korean migrant workers in Helong initiated a series of protests over withheld payments.
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01 · OverviewHelong, in brief
Helong is a county-level city situated in southeastern Jilin province, Northeast China. It operates under the administration of the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture.
Daily movement and border dynamics
The daily rhythm of Helong is shaped by its geography near the Tumen River. During the winter months, the river freezes over, allowing easier access on foot. This crossing historically affected the municipality, as documented in 2014 when seven people were killed in Longcheng by North Korean border guards who had crossed in search of money. Locals in the township reported incidents of soldiers crossing the border to commit thefts and murders during these colder months. A similar event occurred in 2015 when three people were killed by North Korean border guards in the same area.
Labor and community organization
Movement within the city also involves labor forces. In January 2024, several thousand North Korean migrant workers in Helong initiated a series of protests over withheld payments.
Administratively, the city is divided into three subdistricts and eight towns:
- Wenhua Subdistrict
- Minhui Subdistrict
- Guangming Subdistrict
- Toudao
- Bajiazi
- Fudong
- Xicheng
- Nanping
- Longcheng
- Dongcheng
- Chongshan
Coordinates and records
Geographically, the coordinates for the area are latitude 42.53974 and longitude 128.99722, positioned within the Asia/Shanghai time zone. The local currency is CNY, and the population stands at 85,756.
Additional details can be found via the Helong article and the GeoNames record.
Frequently Asked Questions about Helong
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01 · Q&AWhere is Helong located and what are its coordinates?
Helong is situated in China at geographic coordinates 42.5397, 128.9972, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Helong?
Helong has a recorded population of approximately 85,756 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Helong?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Helong include ZH-CN, YUE, WUU, DTA, UG, ZA, with CNY used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Helong?
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