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.
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
| City | Population | Rank in North Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Hamhŭng | 559,056 | #2 |
| Hŭngnam | 346,082 | #5 |
| Changam-ch’on | 207,299 | #16 |
| Sinp’o | 152,759 | #19 |
| Yuktae-dong | 76,427 | #40 |
| Hongwŏn | 70,923 | #41 |
| Iwŏn-ŭp | 26,364 | #77 |
| Yŏnggwang-ŭp | 21,882 | #82 |
Cities near Samho-rodongjagu
- Hongwŏn70,923 people · ~11 km away
- Hŭngnam346,082 people · ~24 km away
- Yuktae-dong76,427 people · ~26 km away
- Hamhŭng559,056 people · ~29 km away
- Sinp’o152,759 people · ~29 km away
- Yŏnggwang-ŭp21,882 people · ~36 km away
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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