Sunan Population 2026
Sunan has a population of 36,671, making it the #64 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in Pyongyang. Roughly 0.1% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 88× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
36,671
Rank in North Korea
#64
Coordinates
39.20°N, 125.69°E
~37 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
20 km
12 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pyongyang
| City | Population | Rank in North Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Pyongyang | 3,222,000 | #1 |
| Man’gyŏngdae-ri | 321,690 | #9 |
| Sŭngho 1-tong | 39,841 | #59 |
| Kangdong-ŭp | 28,922 | #74 |
| Chunghwa | 19,346 | #92 |
Cities near Sunan
- P’yŏngsŏng100,000 people · ~16 km away
- Pyongyang3,222,000 people · ~20 km away
- Man’gyŏngdae-ri321,690 people · ~24 km away
- Ch’ŏsal-li43,614 people · ~27 km away
- Paek'ak125,924 people · ~30 km away
- Kangsŏn102,436 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sunan?
Sunan has a population of 36,671 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #64 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Sunan in?
Sunan is located in Pyongyang, North Korea.
Is Sunan the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 20 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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