Hwadae Population 2026
Hwadae has a population of 67,677, making it the #42 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in North Hamgyong. Roughly 0.3% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 48× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
67,677
Rank in North Korea
#42
Coordinates
40.84°N, 129.50°E
~17 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
377 km
234 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Hamgyong
| City | Population | Rank in North Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Chongjin | 327,000 | #8 |
| Hwasŏng | 99,557 | #30 |
| Myŏnggan-dong | 99,557 | #31 |
| Ŭndŏk | 89,244 | #35 |
| Ŏrang | 87,757 | #36 |
| Namyang-nodongjagu | 65,956 | #44 |
| Myŏngch’ŏn | 65,797 | #45 |
| Kilju | 63,652 | #48 |
Cities near Hwadae
- Kilju63,652 people · ~20 km away
- Myŏngch’ŏn65,797 people · ~26 km away
- Myŏnggan-dong99,557 people · ~33 km away
- Hwasŏng99,557 people · ~46 km away
- Changam-ch’on207,299 people · ~66 km away
- Ŏrang87,757 people · ~69 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hwadae?
Hwadae has a population of 67,677 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #42 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Hwadae in?
Hwadae is located in North Hamgyong, North Korea.
Is Hwadae the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 377 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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