Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp Population 2026
Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp has a population of 95,597, making it the #33 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in South Hwanghae. Roughly 0.4% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
95,597
Rank in North Korea
#33
Coordinates
38.57°N, 125.43°E
~27 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
59 km
37 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 |
| Ŭllyul | 107,997 | #26 |
| Kangnyŏng | 106,827 | #27 |
| Kwail-ŭp | 89,895 | #34 |
| Samch’ŏn | 86,042 | #37 |
Cities near Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp
- Anak19,995 people · ~8 km away
- Namp’o455,000 people · ~19 km away
- Ŭllyul107,997 people · ~21 km away
- Sinch’ŏn-ŭp141,407 people · ~24 km away
- Samch’ŏn86,042 people · ~25 km away
- Chaeryŏng-ni125,631 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp?
Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp has a population of 95,597 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #33 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp in?
Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp is located in South Hwanghae, North Korea.
Is Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 59 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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