Hwasŏng Population 2026
Hwasŏng has a population of 99,557, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in North Hamgyong. Roughly 0.4% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 32× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
99,557
Rank in North Korea
#30
Coordinates
41.26°N, 129.49°E
~98 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
402 km
250 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Hamgyong
| City | Population | Rank in North Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Chongjin | 327,000 | #8 |
| Myŏnggan-dong | 99,557 | #31 |
| Ŭndŏk | 89,244 | #35 |
| Ŏrang | 87,757 | #36 |
| Hwadae | 67,677 | #42 |
| Namyang-nodongjagu | 65,956 | #44 |
| Myŏngch’ŏn | 65,797 | #45 |
| Kilju | 63,652 | #48 |
Cities near Hwasŏng
- Myŏnggan-dong99,557 people · ~13 km away
- Myŏngch’ŏn65,797 people · ~21 km away
- Ŏrang87,757 people · ~25 km away
- Kilju63,652 people · ~35 km away
- Hwadae67,677 people · ~46 km away
- Chongjin327,000 people · ~65 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hwasŏng?
Hwasŏng has a population of 99,557 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Hwasŏng in?
Hwasŏng is located in North Hamgyong, North Korea.
Is Hwasŏng the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 402 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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