Sinŭiju Population 2026
Sinŭiju has a population of 288,112, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in P'yŏngan-bukto. Roughly 1.1% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
288,112
Rank in North Korea
#12
Coordinates
40.10°N, 124.40°E
~6 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
166 km
103 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Sinŭiju?
Sinŭiju has a population of 288,112 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Sinŭiju in?
Sinŭiju is located in P'yŏngan-bukto, North Korea.
Is Sinŭiju the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 166 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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