Anju Population 2026
Anju has a population of 50,196, making it the #50 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in South Pyongan. Roughly 0.2% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 64× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
50,196
Rank in North Korea
#50
Coordinates
39.62°N, 125.66°E
~16 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
65 km
40 miles, straight line
Other big cities in South Pyongan
| City | Population | Rank in North Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Sunch’ŏn | 437,000 | #4 |
| Kaech’ŏn | 319,554 | #10 |
| Tŏkch’ŏn | 237,133 | #13 |
| Paek'ak | 125,924 | #23 |
| Chaeryŏng-ni | 125,631 | #24 |
| Kangsŏn | 102,436 | #28 |
| P’yŏngsŏng | 100,000 | #29 |
| Ch’ŏsal-li | 43,614 | #56 |
Cities near Anju
FAQ
What is the population of Anju?
Anju has a population of 50,196 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #50 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Anju in?
Anju is located in South Pyongan, North Korea.
Is Anju the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 65 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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