Sinmak Population 2026
Sinmak has a population of 18,669, making it the #94 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in North Hwanghae. Roughly 0.1% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 173× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,669
Rank in North Korea
#94
Coordinates
38.42°N, 126.23°E
~110 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
80 km
50 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Hwanghae
| City | Population | Rank in North Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Sariwŏn-si | 310,100 | #11 |
| Songnim-ni | 152,425 | #20 |
| Hwangju-ŭp | 35,641 | #65 |
| Hŭkkyo-ri | 25,437 | #78 |
| Anak | 19,995 | #88 |
Cities near Sinmak
- Sariwŏn-si310,100 people · ~43 km away
- Sinwŏn-ŭp83,161 people · ~46 km away
- Paech’ŏn-ŭp159,825 people · ~47 km away
- Hwangju-ŭp35,641 people · ~49 km away
- Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp142,607 people · ~56 km away
- Yŏnan-ŭp22,665 people · ~57 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sinmak?
Sinmak has a population of 18,669 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #94 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Sinmak in?
Sinmak is located in North Hwanghae, North Korea.
Is Sinmak the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 80 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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