Sil-li Population 2026
Sil-li has a population of 19,463, making it the #91 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in South Pyongan. Roughly 0.1% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 166× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,463
Rank in North Korea
#91
Coordinates
39.49°N, 125.47°E
~9 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
57 km
35 miles, straight line
Other big cities in South Pyongan
| City | Population | Rank in North Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Sunch’ŏn | 437,000 | #4 |
| Kaech’ŏn | 319,554 | #10 |
| Tŏkch’ŏn | 237,133 | #13 |
| Paek'ak | 125,924 | #23 |
| Chaeryŏng-ni | 125,631 | #24 |
| Kangsŏn | 102,436 | #28 |
| P’yŏngsŏng | 100,000 | #29 |
| Anju | 50,196 | #50 |
Cities near Sil-li
FAQ
What is the population of Sil-li?
Sil-li has a population of 19,463 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #91 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Sil-li in?
Sil-li is located in South Pyongan, North Korea.
Is Sil-li the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 57 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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