Ŏrang Population 2026
Ŏrang has a population of 87,757, making it the #36 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in North Hamgyong. Roughly 0.3% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 37× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
87,757
Rank in North Korea
#36
Coordinates
41.45°N, 129.66°E
~3 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
426 km
265 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 |
| Hwadae | 67,677 | #42 |
| Namyang-nodongjagu | 65,956 | #44 |
| Myŏngch’ŏn | 65,797 | #45 |
| Kilju | 63,652 | #48 |
Cities near Ŏrang
- Hwasŏng99,557 people · ~25 km away
- Myŏnggan-dong99,557 people · ~37 km away
- Chongjin327,000 people · ~40 km away
- Myŏngch’ŏn65,797 people · ~46 km away
- Kilju63,652 people · ~60 km away
- Puryŏng-ŭp48,958 people · ~68 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ŏrang?
Ŏrang has a population of 87,757 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #36 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Ŏrang in?
Ŏrang is located in North Hamgyong, North Korea.
Is Ŏrang the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 426 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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