Ŭllyul Population 2026
Ŭllyul has a population of 107,997, making it the #26 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in South Hwanghae. Roughly 0.4% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
107,997
Rank in North Korea
#26
Coordinates
38.51°N, 125.19°E
~29 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
76 km
47 miles, straight line
Other big cities in South Hwanghae
| City | Population | Rank in North Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Haeju | 222,396 | #14 |
| Paech’ŏn-ŭp | 159,825 | #18 |
| Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp | 142,607 | #21 |
| Sinch’ŏn-ŭp | 141,407 | #22 |
| Kangnyŏng | 106,827 | #27 |
| Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp | 95,597 | #33 |
| Kwail-ŭp | 89,895 | #34 |
| Samch’ŏn | 86,042 | #37 |
Cities near Ŭllyul
- Kwail-ŭp89,895 people · ~17 km away
- Samch’ŏn86,042 people · ~21 km away
- Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp95,597 people · ~21 km away
- Chaeryŏng-ni125,631 people · ~25 km away
- Anak19,995 people · ~26 km away
- Sinch’ŏn-ŭp141,407 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ŭllyul?
Ŭllyul has a population of 107,997 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #26 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Ŭllyul in?
Ŭllyul is located in South Hwanghae, North Korea.
Is Ŭllyul the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 76 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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