Yuktae-dong Population 2026

Yuktae-dong has a population of 76,427, making it the #40 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in South Hamgyong. Roughly 0.3% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 42× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Yuktae-dong (capital Pyongyang shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
76,427
Rank in North Korea
#40
Coordinates
40.02°N, 128.16°E
~1 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
234 km
145 miles, straight line

Other big cities in South Hamgyong

CityPopulationRank in North Korea
Hamhŭng559,056#2
Hŭngnam346,082#5
Changam-ch’on207,299#16
Sinp’o152,759#19
Hongwŏn70,923#41
Iwŏn-ŭp26,364#77
Yŏnggwang-ŭp21,882#82
Kowŏn-ŭp21,490#84

Cities near Yuktae-dong

FAQ

What is the population of Yuktae-dong?
Yuktae-dong has a population of 76,427 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #40 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Yuktae-dong in?
Yuktae-dong is located in South Hamgyong, North Korea.
Is Yuktae-dong the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 234 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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