Beolgyo Population 2026

Beolgyo has a population of 19,842, making it the #144 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Jeollanam-do. It is about 522× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.

Location of Beolgyo (capital Seoul shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

19,842

Rank in South Korea

#144

Coordinates

34.85°N, 127.34°E

~8 m elevation · Asia/Seoul

Distance to capital (Seoul)

304 km

189 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jeollanam-do

City	Population	Rank in South Korea
Suncheon	276,375	#34
Yeosu	268,823	#35
Mokpo	268,402	#36
Gwangyang	154,266	#51
Muan	92,009	#62
Kwangyang	89,281	#64
Hwasun	59,914	#89
Sinan	53,150	#96

Cities near Beolgyo

Suncheon276,375 people · ~18 km away
Boseong37,164 people · ~25 km away
Kwangyang89,281 people · ~27 km away
Yeosu268,823 people · ~31 km away
Gwangyang154,266 people · ~34 km away
Hwasun59,914 people · ~40 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Beolgyo?

Beolgyo has a population of 19,842 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #144 biggest city in South Korea.

What region is Beolgyo in?

Beolgyo is located in Jeollanam-do, South Korea.

Is Beolgyo the capital of South Korea?

No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 304 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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