Chaeryŏng-ni Population 2026
Chaeryŏng-ni has a population of 125,631, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in South Pyongan. Roughly 0.5% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
125,631
Rank in North Korea
#24
Coordinates
38.74°N, 125.23°E
~13 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
56 km
35 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 |
| Kangsŏn | 102,436 | #28 |
| P’yŏngsŏng | 100,000 | #29 |
| Anju | 50,196 | #50 |
| Ch’ŏsal-li | 43,614 | #56 |
Cities near Chaeryŏng-ni
- Namp’o455,000 people · ~15 km away
- Ŭllyul107,997 people · ~25 km away
- Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp95,597 people · ~25 km away
- Anak19,995 people · ~34 km away
- Songnim-ni152,425 people · ~36 km away
- Kwail-ŭp89,895 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chaeryŏng-ni?
Chaeryŏng-ni has a population of 125,631 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Chaeryŏng-ni in?
Chaeryŏng-ni is located in South Pyongan, North Korea.
Is Chaeryŏng-ni the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 56 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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