Sakchu-ŭp Population 2026

Sakchu-ŭp has a population of 18,001, making it the #95 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in P'yŏngan-bukto. Roughly 0.1% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 179× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.

Location of Sakchu-ŭp (capital Pyongyang shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

18,001

Rank in North Korea

#95

Coordinates

40.39°N, 125.05°E

~138 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang

Distance to capital (Pyongyang)

162 km

101 miles, straight line

Other big cities in P'yŏngan-bukto

City	Population	Rank in North Korea
Sinŭiju	288,112	#12
Uiju	50,081	#51
Kusŏng-si	30,902	#72
Chŏngju	29,065	#73
Kujang-ŭp	19,522	#90

Cities near Sakchu-ŭp

Uiju50,081 people · ~49 km away
Kusŏng-si30,902 people · ~49 km away
Sinŭiju288,112 people · ~64 km away
Songwŏn38,051 people · ~70 km away
Chŏngju29,065 people · ~79 km away
Kop’ung31,572 people · ~80 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sakchu-ŭp?

Sakchu-ŭp has a population of 18,001 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #95 biggest city in North Korea.

What region is Sakchu-ŭp in?

Sakchu-ŭp is located in P'yŏngan-bukto, North Korea.

Is Sakchu-ŭp the capital of North Korea?

No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 162 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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