Kangsŏn Population 2026
Kangsŏn has a population of 102,436, making it the #28 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in South Pyongan. Roughly 0.4% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
102,436
Rank in North Korea
#28
Coordinates
38.94°N, 125.58°E
~22 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
18 km
11 miles, straight line
Other big cities in South Pyongan
| City | Population | Rank in North Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Sunch’ŏn | 437,000 | #4 |
| Kaech’ŏn | 319,554 | #10 |
| Tŏkch’ŏn | 237,133 | #13 |
| Paek'ak | 125,924 | #23 |
| Chaeryŏng-ni | 125,631 | #24 |
| P’yŏngsŏng | 100,000 | #29 |
| Anju | 50,196 | #50 |
| Ch’ŏsal-li | 43,614 | #56 |
Cities near Kangsŏn
- Man’gyŏngdae-ri321,690 people · ~9 km away
- Pyongyang3,222,000 people · ~18 km away
- Songnim-ni152,425 people · ~20 km away
- Chunghwa19,346 people · ~21 km away
- Hŭkkyo-ri25,437 people · ~24 km away
- Namp’o455,000 people · ~27 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kangsŏn?
Kangsŏn has a population of 102,436 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #28 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Kangsŏn in?
Kangsŏn is located in South Pyongan, North Korea.
Is Kangsŏn the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 18 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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