Unggi Population 2026
Unggi has a population of 27,331, making it the #76 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in Rason. Roughly 0.1% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 118× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,331
Rank in North Korea
#76
Coordinates
42.34°N, 130.41°E
~90 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
538 km
334 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rason
Cities near Unggi
- Sŏnbong27,331 people · ~3 km away
- Rajin66,224 people · ~14 km away
- Ŭndŏk89,244 people · ~21 km away
- Puryŏng-ŭp48,958 people · ~66 km away
- Chongjin327,000 people · ~80 km away
- Namyang-nodongjagu65,956 people · ~82 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Unggi?
Unggi has a population of 27,331 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #76 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Unggi in?
Unggi is located in Rason, North Korea.
Is Unggi the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 538 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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