Kaech’ŏn Population 2026
Kaech’ŏn has a population of 319,554, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in South Pyongan. Roughly 1.2% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 10× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
319,554
Rank in North Korea
#10
Coordinates
39.70°N, 125.89°E
~35 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
75 km
47 miles, straight line
Other big cities in South Pyongan
| City | Population | Rank in North Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Sunch’ŏn | 437,000 | #4 |
| Tŏkch’ŏn | 237,133 | #13 |
| Paek'ak | 125,924 | #23 |
| Chaeryŏng-ni | 125,631 | #24 |
| Kangsŏn | 102,436 | #28 |
| P’yŏngsŏng | 100,000 | #29 |
| Anju | 50,196 | #50 |
| Ch’ŏsal-li | 43,614 | #56 |
Cities near Kaech’ŏn
FAQ
What is the population of Kaech’ŏn?
Kaech’ŏn has a population of 319,554 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Kaech’ŏn in?
Kaech’ŏn is located in South Pyongan, North Korea.
Is Kaech’ŏn the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 75 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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