Kangdong-ŭp Population 2026
Kangdong-ŭp has a population of 28,922, making it the #74 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in Pyongyang. Roughly 0.1% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 111× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,922
Rank in North Korea
#74
Coordinates
39.14°N, 126.10°E
~43 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
32 km
20 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pyongyang
| City | Population | Rank in North Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Pyongyang | 3,222,000 | #1 |
| Man’gyŏngdae-ri | 321,690 | #9 |
| Sŭngho 1-tong | 39,841 | #59 |
| Sunan | 36,671 | #64 |
| Chunghwa | 19,346 | #92 |
Cities near Kangdong-ŭp
- Sŭngho 1-tong39,841 people · ~20 km away
- P’yŏngsŏng100,000 people · ~23 km away
- Pyongyang3,222,000 people · ~32 km away
- Sunch’ŏn437,000 people · ~35 km away
- Sunan36,671 people · ~35 km away
- Chunghwa19,346 people · ~40 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kangdong-ŭp?
Kangdong-ŭp has a population of 28,922 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #74 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Kangdong-ŭp in?
Kangdong-ŭp is located in Pyongyang, North Korea.
Is Kangdong-ŭp the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 32 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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