Kilju Population 2026
Kilju has a population of 63,652, making it the #48 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in North Hamgyong. Roughly 0.2% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 51× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
63,652
Rank in North Korea
#48
Coordinates
40.96°N, 129.33°E
~129 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
372 km
231 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Hamgyong
| City | Population | Rank in North Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Chongjin | 327,000 | #8 |
| Hwasŏng | 99,557 | #30 |
| Myŏnggan-dong | 99,557 | #31 |
| Ŭndŏk | 89,244 | #35 |
| Ŏrang | 87,757 | #36 |
| Hwadae | 67,677 | #42 |
| Namyang-nodongjagu | 65,956 | #44 |
| Myŏngch’ŏn | 65,797 | #45 |
Cities near Kilju
- Myŏngch’ŏn65,797 people · ~15 km away
- Hwadae67,677 people · ~20 km away
- Myŏnggan-dong99,557 people · ~24 km away
- Hwasŏng99,557 people · ~35 km away
- Ŏrang87,757 people · ~60 km away
- Changam-ch’on207,299 people · ~61 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kilju?
Kilju has a population of 63,652 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #48 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Kilju in?
Kilju is located in North Hamgyong, North Korea.
Is Kilju the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 372 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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