Samho-rodongjagu Population 2026

Samho-rodongjagu has a population of 19,025, making it the #93 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in South Hamgyong. Roughly 0.1% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 169× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.

PyongyangSamho-rodongjagu
Location of Samho-rodongjagu (capital Pyongyang shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
19,025
Rank in North Korea
#93
Coordinates
39.95°N, 127.87°E
~4 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
208 km
129 miles, straight line

Other big cities in South Hamgyong

CityPopulationRank in North Korea
Hamhŭng559,056#2
Hŭngnam346,082#5
Changam-ch’on207,299#16
Sinp’o152,759#19
Yuktae-dong76,427#40
Hongwŏn70,923#41
Iwŏn-ŭp26,364#77
Yŏnggwang-ŭp21,882#82

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FAQ

What is the population of Samho-rodongjagu?
Samho-rodongjagu has a population of 19,025 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #93 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Samho-rodongjagu in?
Samho-rodongjagu is located in South Hamgyong, North Korea.
Is Samho-rodongjagu the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 208 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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