Puryŏng-ŭp Population 2026
Puryŏng-ŭp has a population of 48,958, making it the #52 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in North Hamgyong. Roughly 0.2% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 66× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
48,958
Rank in North Korea
#52
Coordinates
42.06°N, 129.70°E
~176 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
474 km
294 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 |
| Myŏngch’ŏn | 65,797 | #45 |
Cities near Puryŏng-ŭp
FAQ
What is the population of Puryŏng-ŭp?
Puryŏng-ŭp has a population of 48,958 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #52 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Puryŏng-ŭp in?
Puryŏng-ŭp is located in North Hamgyong, North Korea.
Is Puryŏng-ŭp the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 474 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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