Myŏngch’ŏn Population 2026
Myŏngch’ŏn has a population of 65,797, making it the #45 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in North Hamgyong. Roughly 0.2% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 49× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
65,797
Rank in North Korea
#45
Coordinates
41.07°N, 129.43°E
~234 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
386 km
240 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 |
| Kilju | 63,652 | #48 |
Cities near Myŏngch’ŏn
- Myŏnggan-dong99,557 people · ~9 km away
- Kilju63,652 people · ~15 km away
- Hwasŏng99,557 people · ~21 km away
- Hwadae67,677 people · ~26 km away
- Ŏrang87,757 people · ~46 km away
- Changam-ch’on207,299 people · ~75 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Myŏngch’ŏn?
Myŏngch’ŏn has a population of 65,797 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #45 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Myŏngch’ŏn in?
Myŏngch’ŏn is located in North Hamgyong, North Korea.
Is Myŏngch’ŏn the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 386 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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