Chunghwa Population 2026
Chunghwa has a population of 19,346, making it the #92 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in Pyongyang. Roughly 0.1% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 167× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,346
Rank in North Korea
#92
Coordinates
38.86°N, 125.80°E
~40 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
19 km
12 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pyongyang
| City | Population | Rank in North Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Pyongyang | 3,222,000 | #1 |
| Man’gyŏngdae-ri | 321,690 | #9 |
| Sŭngho 1-tong | 39,841 | #59 |
| Sunan | 36,671 | #64 |
| Kangdong-ŭp | 28,922 | #74 |
Cities near Chunghwa
- Hŭkkyo-ri25,437 people · ~7 km away
- Songnim-ni152,425 people · ~18 km away
- Man’gyŏngdae-ri321,690 people · ~19 km away
- Pyongyang3,222,000 people · ~19 km away
- Kangsŏn102,436 people · ~21 km away
- Sŭngho 1-tong39,841 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chunghwa?
Chunghwa has a population of 19,346 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #92 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Chunghwa in?
Chunghwa is located in Pyongyang, North Korea.
Is Chunghwa the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 19 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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