Sijung Population 2026
Sijung has a population of 41,842, making it the #57 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in Chagang. Roughly 0.2% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 77× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
41,842
Rank in North Korea
#57
Coordinates
41.08°N, 126.38°E
~243 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
233 km
145 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chagang
| City | Population | Rank in North Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Kanggye | 209,530 | #15 |
| Manp’o | 116,760 | #25 |
| Yŏch’im-dong | 47,460 | #53 |
| Chunggang | 41,022 | #58 |
| Songwŏn | 38,051 | #61 |
| Songwŏn-ŭp | 38,051 | #62 |
| Kop’ung | 31,572 | #70 |
Cities near Sijung
- Manp’o116,760 people · ~11 km away
- Kanggye209,530 people · ~21 km away
- Kop’ung31,572 people · ~64 km away
- Songwŏn-ŭp38,051 people · ~79 km away
- Yŏch’im-dong47,460 people · ~83 km away
- Chunggang41,022 people · ~88 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sijung?
Sijung has a population of 41,842 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #57 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Sijung in?
Sijung is located in Chagang, North Korea.
Is Sijung the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 233 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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