Sŭngho 1-tong Population 2026
Sŭngho 1-tong has a population of 39,841, making it the #59 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in Pyongyang. Roughly 0.1% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 81× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,841
Rank in North Korea
#59
Coordinates
38.99°N, 125.98°E
~38 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 |
| Sunan | 36,671 | #64 |
| Kangdong-ŭp | 28,922 | #74 |
| Chunghwa | 19,346 | #92 |
Cities near Sŭngho 1-tong
- Kangdong-ŭp28,922 people · ~20 km away
- Pyongyang3,222,000 people · ~20 km away
- Chunghwa19,346 people · ~21 km away
- Hŭkkyo-ri25,437 people · ~27 km away
- Man’gyŏngdae-ri321,690 people · ~28 km away
- P’yŏngsŏng100,000 people · ~30 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sŭngho 1-tong?
Sŭngho 1-tong has a population of 39,841 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #59 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Sŭngho 1-tong in?
Sŭngho 1-tong is located in Pyongyang, North Korea.
Is Sŭngho 1-tong 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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