Kanggye Population 2026
Kanggye has a population of 209,530, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in Chagang. Roughly 0.8% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
209,530
Rank in North Korea
#15
Coordinates
40.97°N, 126.59°E
~288 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
227 km
141 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chagang
| City | Population | Rank in North Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Manp’o | 116,760 | #25 |
| Yŏch’im-dong | 47,460 | #53 |
| Sijung | 41,842 | #57 |
| Chunggang | 41,022 | #58 |
| Songwŏn | 38,051 | #61 |
| Songwŏn-ŭp | 38,051 | #62 |
| Kop’ung | 31,572 | #70 |
Cities near Kanggye
- Sijung41,842 people · ~21 km away
- Manp’o116,760 people · ~32 km away
- Kop’ung31,572 people · ~67 km away
- Yŏch’im-dong47,460 people · ~68 km away
- Songwŏn-ŭp38,051 people · ~70 km away
- Songwŏn38,051 people · ~89 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kanggye?
Kanggye has a population of 209,530 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Kanggye in?
Kanggye is located in Chagang, North Korea.
Is Kanggye the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 227 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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