Chunggang Population 2026
Chunggang has a population of 41,022, making it the #58 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in Chagang. Roughly 0.2% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 79× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
41,022
Rank in North Korea
#58
Coordinates
41.78°N, 126.87°E
~330 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
319 km
198 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chagang
| City | Population | Rank in North Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Kanggye | 209,530 | #15 |
| Manp’o | 116,760 | #25 |
| Yŏch’im-dong | 47,460 | #53 |
| Sijung | 41,842 | #57 |
| Songwŏn | 38,051 | #61 |
| Songwŏn-ŭp | 38,051 | #62 |
| Kop’ung | 31,572 | #70 |
Cities near Chunggang
- Manp’o116,760 people · ~85 km away
- Sijung41,842 people · ~88 km away
- Kanggye209,530 people · ~93 km away
- Hyesan192,680 people · ~116 km away
- Hyesan-dong97,794 people · ~117 km away
- Samjiyŏn-ŭp31,471 people · ~120 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chunggang?
Chunggang has a population of 41,022 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #58 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Chunggang in?
Chunggang is located in Chagang, North Korea.
Is Chunggang the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 319 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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