Kop’ung Population 2026
Kop’ung has a population of 31,572, making it the #70 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in Chagang. Roughly 0.1% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 102× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
31,572
Rank in North Korea
#70
Coordinates
40.60°N, 125.95°E
~412 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
175 km
109 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chagang
| City | Population | Rank in North Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Kanggye | 209,530 | #15 |
| 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 |
Cities near Kop’ung
- Songwŏn38,051 people · ~26 km away
- Songwŏn-ŭp38,051 people · ~40 km away
- Sijung41,842 people · ~64 km away
- Yŏch’im-dong47,460 people · ~66 km away
- Kanggye209,530 people · ~67 km away
- Manp’o116,760 people · ~68 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kop’ung?
Kop’ung has a population of 31,572 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #70 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Kop’ung in?
Kop’ung is located in Chagang, North Korea.
Is Kop’ung the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 175 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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