Hŭkkyo-ri Population 2026
Hŭkkyo-ri has a population of 25,437, making it the #78 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in North Hwanghae. Roughly 0.1% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 127× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,437
Rank in North Korea
#78
Coordinates
38.80°N, 125.79°E
~18 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
26 km
16 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Hwanghae
| City | Population | Rank in North Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Sariwŏn-si | 310,100 | #11 |
| Songnim-ni | 152,425 | #20 |
| Hwangju-ŭp | 35,641 | #65 |
| Anak | 19,995 | #88 |
| Sinmak | 18,669 | #94 |
Cities near Hŭkkyo-ri
- Chunghwa19,346 people · ~7 km away
- Songnim-ni152,425 people · ~14 km away
- Hwangju-ŭp35,641 people · ~14 km away
- Kangsŏn102,436 people · ~24 km away
- Man’gyŏngdae-ri321,690 people · ~24 km away
- Pyongyang3,222,000 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hŭkkyo-ri?
Hŭkkyo-ri has a population of 25,437 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #78 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Hŭkkyo-ri in?
Hŭkkyo-ri is located in North Hwanghae, North Korea.
Is Hŭkkyo-ri the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 26 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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