Rajin Population 2026

Rajin has a population of 66,224, making it the #43 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in Rason. Roughly 0.2% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 49× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.

PyongyangRajin
Location of Rajin (capital Pyongyang shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
66,224
Rank in North Korea
#43
Coordinates
42.26°N, 130.28°E
~16 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
524 km
325 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Rason

CityPopulationRank in North Korea
Sŏnbong27,331#75
Unggi27,331#76

Cities near Rajin

FAQ

What is the population of Rajin?
Rajin has a population of 66,224 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #43 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Rajin in?
Rajin is located in Rason, North Korea.
Is Rajin the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 524 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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