Sunch’ŏn Population 2026
Sunch’ŏn has a population of 437,000, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in South Pyongan. Roughly 1.6% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 7.4× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
437,000
Rank in North Korea
#4
Coordinates
39.43°N, 125.93°E
~72 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
47 km
29 miles, straight line
Other big cities in South Pyongan
| City | Population | Rank in North Korea |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Ch’ŏsal-li | 43,614 | #56 |
Cities near Sunch’ŏn
- P’yŏngsŏng100,000 people · ~21 km away
- Paek'ak125,924 people · ~28 km away
- Kaech’ŏn319,554 people · ~30 km away
- Anju50,196 people · ~31 km away
- Sunan36,671 people · ~33 km away
- Kangdong-ŭp28,922 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sunch’ŏn?
Sunch’ŏn has a population of 437,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Sunch’ŏn in?
Sunch’ŏn is located in South Pyongan, North Korea.
Is Sunch’ŏn the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 47 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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