Boseong Population 2026

Boseong has a population of 37,164, making it the #116 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Jeollanam-do. Roughly 0.1% of South Korea's population lives here. It is about 278× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

37,164

Rank in South Korea

#116

Coordinates

34.77°N, 127.08°E

~162 m elevation · Asia/Seoul

Distance to capital (Seoul)

311 km

193 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 Boseong

Jangheung34,544 people · ~19 km away
Beolgyo19,842 people · ~25 km away
Hwasun59,914 people · ~33 km away
Yeongam51,573 people · ~35 km away
Suncheon276,375 people · ~42 km away
Naju42,459 people · ~44 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Boseong?

Boseong has a population of 37,164 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #116 biggest city in South Korea.

What region is Boseong in?

Boseong is located in Jeollanam-do, South Korea.

Is Boseong the capital of South Korea?

No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 311 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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