Kapsan-ŭp Population 2026
Kapsan-ŭp has a population of 20,406, making it the #87 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in Yanggang-do. Roughly 0.1% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 158× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,406
Rank in North Korea
#87
Coordinates
41.09°N, 128.29°E
~813 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
315 km
196 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Yanggang-do
| City | Population | Rank in North Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Hyesan | 192,680 | #17 |
| Hyesan-dong | 97,794 | #32 |
| Samjiyŏn-ŭp | 31,471 | #71 |
Cities near Kapsan-ŭp
- Hyesan-dong97,794 people · ~35 km away
- Hyesan192,680 people · ~36 km away
- Changam-ch’on207,299 people · ~68 km away
- Samjiyŏn-ŭp31,471 people · ~79 km away
- Kilju63,652 people · ~88 km away
- Iwŏn-ŭp26,364 people · ~91 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kapsan-ŭp?
Kapsan-ŭp has a population of 20,406 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #87 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Kapsan-ŭp in?
Kapsan-ŭp is located in Yanggang-do, North Korea.
Is Kapsan-ŭp the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 315 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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