Kwail-ŭp Population 2026
Kwail-ŭp has a population of 89,895, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in South Hwanghae. Roughly 0.3% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 36× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
89,895
Rank in North Korea
#34
Coordinates
38.45°N, 125.02°E
~19 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
91 km
57 miles, straight line
Other big cities in South Hwanghae
| City | Population | Rank in North Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Haeju | 222,396 | #14 |
| Paech’ŏn-ŭp | 159,825 | #18 |
| Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp | 142,607 | #21 |
| Sinch’ŏn-ŭp | 141,407 | #22 |
| Ŭllyul | 107,997 | #26 |
| Kangnyŏng | 106,827 | #27 |
| Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp | 95,597 | #33 |
| Samch’ŏn | 86,042 | #37 |
Cities near Kwail-ŭp
- Ŭllyul107,997 people · ~17 km away
- Samch’ŏn86,042 people · ~28 km away
- Chaeryŏng-ni125,631 people · ~37 km away
- Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp95,597 people · ~38 km away
- Sinch’ŏn-ŭp141,407 people · ~42 km away
- Anak19,995 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kwail-ŭp?
Kwail-ŭp has a population of 89,895 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Kwail-ŭp in?
Kwail-ŭp is located in South Hwanghae, North Korea.
Is Kwail-ŭp the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 91 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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