T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp Population 2026
T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp has a population of 20,575, making it the #86 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in Kangwŏn-do. Roughly 0.1% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 157× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,575
Rank in North Korea
#86
Coordinates
38.95°N, 127.89°E
~6 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
185 km
115 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp?
T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp has a population of 20,575 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #86 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp in?
T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp is located in Kangwŏn-do, North Korea.
Is T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 185 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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