Sinp’o Population 2026
Sinp’o has a population of 152,759, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in South Hamgyong. Roughly 0.6% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
152,759
Rank in North Korea
#19
Coordinates
40.04°N, 128.19°E
~39 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
237 km
147 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 |
| Yuktae-dong | 76,427 | #40 |
| Hongwŏn | 70,923 | #41 |
| Iwŏn-ŭp | 26,364 | #77 |
| Yŏnggwang-ŭp | 21,882 | #82 |
| Kowŏn-ŭp | 21,490 | #84 |
Cities near Sinp’o
- Yuktae-dong76,427 people · ~3 km away
- Hongwŏn70,923 people · ~20 km away
- Samho-rodongjagu19,025 people · ~29 km away
- Iwŏn-ŭp26,364 people · ~50 km away
- Hŭngnam346,082 people · ~53 km away
- Hamhŭng559,056 people · ~58 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sinp’o?
Sinp’o has a population of 152,759 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Sinp’o in?
Sinp’o is located in South Hamgyong, North Korea.
Is Sinp’o the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 237 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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