Hongwŏn Population 2026
Hongwŏn has a population of 70,923, making it the #41 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in South Hamgyong. Roughly 0.3% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 45× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
70,923
Rank in North Korea
#41
Coordinates
40.03°N, 127.96°E
~29 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
219 km
136 miles, straight line
Other big cities in South Hamgyong
| City | Population | Rank in North Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Hamhŭng | 559,056 | #2 |
| Hŭngnam | 346,082 | #5 |
| Changam-ch’on | 207,299 | #16 |
| Sinp’o | 152,759 | #19 |
| Yuktae-dong | 76,427 | #40 |
| Iwŏn-ŭp | 26,364 | #77 |
| Yŏnggwang-ŭp | 21,882 | #82 |
| Kowŏn-ŭp | 21,490 | #84 |
Cities near Hongwŏn
- Samho-rodongjagu19,025 people · ~11 km away
- Yuktae-dong76,427 people · ~17 km away
- Sinp’o152,759 people · ~20 km away
- Hŭngnam346,082 people · ~34 km away
- Hamhŭng559,056 people · ~38 km away
- Yŏnggwang-ŭp21,882 people · ~43 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hongwŏn?
Hongwŏn has a population of 70,923 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #41 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Hongwŏn in?
Hongwŏn is located in South Hamgyong, North Korea.
Is Hongwŏn the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 219 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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