Yŏnggwang-ŭp Population 2026
Yŏnggwang-ŭp has a population of 21,882, making it the #82 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in South Hamgyong. Roughly 0.1% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 147× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,882
Rank in North Korea
#82
Coordinates
40.02°N, 127.45°E
~35 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
182 km
113 miles, straight line
Other big cities in South Hamgyong
| City | Population | Rank in North Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Hamhŭng | 559,056 | #2 |
| Hŭngnam | 346,082 | #5 |
| Changam-ch’on | 207,299 | #16 |
| Sinp’o | 152,759 | #19 |
| Yuktae-dong | 76,427 | #40 |
| Hongwŏn | 70,923 | #41 |
| Iwŏn-ŭp | 26,364 | #77 |
| Kowŏn-ŭp | 21,490 | #84 |
Cities near Yŏnggwang-ŭp
- Hamhŭng559,056 people · ~13 km away
- Hŭngnam346,082 people · ~25 km away
- Samho-rodongjagu19,025 people · ~36 km away
- Hongwŏn70,923 people · ~43 km away
- Yuktae-dong76,427 people · ~60 km away
- Sinp’o152,759 people · ~63 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Yŏnggwang-ŭp?
Yŏnggwang-ŭp has a population of 21,882 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #82 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Yŏnggwang-ŭp in?
Yŏnggwang-ŭp is located in South Hamgyong, North Korea.
Is Yŏnggwang-ŭp the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 182 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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