Hwangju-ŭp Population 2026
Hwangju-ŭp has a population of 35,641, making it the #65 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in North Hwanghae. Roughly 0.1% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 90× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,641
Rank in North Korea
#65
Coordinates
38.67°N, 125.78°E
~23 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
40 km
25 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 |
| Hŭkkyo-ri | 25,437 | #78 |
| Anak | 19,995 | #88 |
| Sinmak | 18,669 | #94 |
Cities near Hwangju-ŭp
- Hŭkkyo-ri25,437 people · ~14 km away
- Songnim-ni152,425 people · ~16 km away
- Sariwŏn-si310,100 people · ~18 km away
- Chunghwa19,346 people · ~22 km away
- Anak19,995 people · ~30 km away
- Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp95,597 people · ~32 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hwangju-ŭp?
Hwangju-ŭp has a population of 35,641 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #65 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Hwangju-ŭp in?
Hwangju-ŭp is located in North Hwanghae, North Korea.
Is Hwangju-ŭp the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 40 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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