Sariwŏn-si Population 2026
Sariwŏn-si has a population of 310,100, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in North Hwanghae. Roughly 1.2% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 10× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
310,100
Rank in North Korea
#11
Coordinates
38.51°N, 125.76°E
~20 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
59 km
37 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Hwanghae
| City | Population | Rank in North Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Songnim-ni | 152,425 | #20 |
| Hwangju-ŭp | 35,641 | #65 |
| Hŭkkyo-ri | 25,437 | #78 |
| Anak | 19,995 | #88 |
| Sinmak | 18,669 | #94 |
Cities near Sariwŏn-si
- Hwangju-ŭp35,641 people · ~18 km away
- Anak19,995 people · ~23 km away
- Sinch’ŏn-ŭp141,407 people · ~29 km away
- Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp95,597 people · ~29 km away
- Songnim-ni152,425 people · ~30 km away
- Sinwŏn-ŭp83,161 people · ~30 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sariwŏn-si?
Sariwŏn-si has a population of 310,100 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Sariwŏn-si in?
Sariwŏn-si is located in North Hwanghae, North Korea.
Is Sariwŏn-si the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 59 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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