Samch’ŏn Population 2026
Samch’ŏn has a population of 86,042, making it the #37 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in South Hwanghae. 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)
86,042
Rank in North Korea
#37
Coordinates
38.36°N, 125.33°E
~46 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
84 km
52 miles, straight line
Other big cities in South Hwanghae
| City | Population | Rank in North Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Haeju | 222,396 | #14 |
| Paech’ŏn-ŭp | 159,825 | #18 |
| Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp | 142,607 | #21 |
| Sinch’ŏn-ŭp | 141,407 | #22 |
| Ŭllyul | 107,997 | #26 |
| Kangnyŏng | 106,827 | #27 |
| Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp | 95,597 | #33 |
| Kwail-ŭp | 89,895 | #34 |
Cities near Samch’ŏn
- Sinch’ŏn-ŭp141,407 people · ~14 km away
- Ŭllyul107,997 people · ~21 km away
- Anak19,995 people · ~22 km away
- Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp95,597 people · ~25 km away
- Kwail-ŭp89,895 people · ~28 km away
- Sinwŏn-ŭp83,161 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Samch’ŏn?
Samch’ŏn has a population of 86,042 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #37 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Samch’ŏn in?
Samch’ŏn is located in South Hwanghae, North Korea.
Is Samch’ŏn the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 84 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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