Paek'ak Population 2026
Paek'ak has a population of 125,924, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in South Pyongan. Roughly 0.5% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
125,924
Rank in North Korea
#23
Coordinates
39.46°N, 125.61°E
~28 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
49 km
30 miles, straight line
Other big cities in South Pyongan
| City | Population | Rank in North Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Sunch’ŏn | 437,000 | #4 |
| Kaech’ŏn | 319,554 | #10 |
| Tŏkch’ŏn | 237,133 | #13 |
| Chaeryŏng-ni | 125,631 | #24 |
| Kangsŏn | 102,436 | #28 |
| P’yŏngsŏng | 100,000 | #29 |
| Anju | 50,196 | #50 |
| Ch’ŏsal-li | 43,614 | #56 |
Cities near Paek'ak
- Ch’ŏsal-li43,614 people · ~11 km away
- Sil-li19,463 people · ~12 km away
- Anju50,196 people · ~18 km away
- Sunch’ŏn437,000 people · ~28 km away
- Sunan36,671 people · ~30 km away
- P’yŏngsŏng100,000 people · ~33 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Paek'ak?
Paek'ak has a population of 125,924 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Paek'ak in?
Paek'ak is located in South Pyongan, North Korea.
Is Paek'ak the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 49 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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