Hyesan Population 2026
Hyesan has a population of 192,680, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in Yanggang-do. Roughly 0.7% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
192,680
Rank in North Korea
#17
Coordinates
41.40°N, 128.18°E
~709 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
334 km
207 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Yanggang-do
| City | Population | Rank in North Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Hyesan-dong | 97,794 | #32 |
| Samjiyŏn-ŭp | 31,471 | #71 |
| Kapsan-ŭp | 20,406 | #87 |
Cities near Hyesan
- Hyesan-dong97,794 people · ~1 km away
- Kapsan-ŭp20,406 people · ~36 km away
- Samjiyŏn-ŭp31,471 people · ~46 km away
- Yŏnsa-ŭp37,876 people · ~89 km away
- Changam-ch’on207,299 people · ~102 km away
- Kilju63,652 people · ~108 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hyesan?
Hyesan has a population of 192,680 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Hyesan in?
Hyesan is located in Yanggang-do, North Korea.
Is Hyesan the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 334 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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