Ŭndŏk Population 2026
Ŭndŏk has a population of 89,244, making it the #35 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in North Hamgyong. Roughly 0.3% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 36× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
89,244
Rank in North Korea
#35
Coordinates
42.52°N, 130.33°E
~48 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
547 km
340 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Hamgyong
| City | Population | Rank in North Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Chongjin | 327,000 | #8 |
| Hwasŏng | 99,557 | #30 |
| Myŏnggan-dong | 99,557 | #31 |
| Ŏrang | 87,757 | #36 |
| Hwadae | 67,677 | #42 |
| Namyang-nodongjagu | 65,956 | #44 |
| Myŏngch’ŏn | 65,797 | #45 |
| Kilju | 63,652 | #48 |
Cities near Ŭndŏk
- Sŏnbong27,331 people · ~19 km away
- Unggi27,331 people · ~21 km away
- Rajin66,224 people · ~30 km away
- Namyang-nodongjagu65,956 people · ~62 km away
- Puryŏng-ŭp48,958 people · ~73 km away
- Chongjin327,000 people · ~93 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ŭndŏk?
Ŭndŏk has a population of 89,244 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #35 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Ŭndŏk in?
Ŭndŏk is located in North Hamgyong, North Korea.
Is Ŭndŏk the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 547 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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