Namp’o Population 2026
Namp’o has a population of 455,000, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in Nampo. Roughly 1.7% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 7.1× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
455,000
Rank in North Korea
#3
Coordinates
38.74°N, 125.41°E
~9 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
45 km
28 miles, straight line
Cities near Namp’o
- Chaeryŏng-ni125,631 people · ~15 km away
- Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp95,597 people · ~19 km away
- Songnim-ni152,425 people · ~20 km away
- Anak19,995 people · ~26 km away
- Kangsŏn102,436 people · ~27 km away
- Ŭllyul107,997 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Namp’o?
Namp’o has a population of 455,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Namp’o in?
Namp’o is located in Nampo, North Korea.
Is Namp’o the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 45 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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