Kusŏng-si Population 2026

Kusŏng-si has a population of 30,902, making it the #72 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in P'yŏngan-bukto. Roughly 0.1% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 104× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.

Location of Kusŏng-si (capital Pyongyang shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

30,902

Rank in North Korea

#72

Coordinates

39.98°N, 125.25°E

~79 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang

Distance to capital (Pyongyang)

114 km

71 miles, straight line

Other big cities in P'yŏngan-bukto

City	Population	Rank in North Korea
Sinŭiju	288,112	#12
Uiju	50,081	#51
Chŏngju	29,065	#73
Kujang-ŭp	19,522	#90
Sakchu-ŭp	18,001	#95

Cities near Kusŏng-si

Chŏngju29,065 people · ~32 km away
Sakchu-ŭp18,001 people · ~49 km away
Anju50,196 people · ~53 km away
Sil-li19,463 people · ~57 km away
Kaech’ŏn319,554 people · ~63 km away
Paek'ak125,924 people · ~65 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kusŏng-si?

Kusŏng-si has a population of 30,902 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #72 biggest city in North Korea.

What region is Kusŏng-si in?

Kusŏng-si is located in P'yŏngan-bukto, North Korea.

Is Kusŏng-si the capital of North Korea?

No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 114 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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