Buan Population 2026

Buan has a population of 22,267, making it the #141 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Jeollabuk-do. It is about 465× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

22,267

Rank in South Korea

#141

Coordinates

35.73°N, 126.73°E

~18 m elevation · Asia/Seoul

Distance to capital (Seoul)

206 km

128 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jeollabuk-do

City	Population	Rank in South Korea
Jeonju	638,421	#16
Iksan	307,000	#31
Gunsan	264,656	#38
Jeongeup	139,876	#54
Wanju	84,009	#67
Nangen	81,257	#72
Koch'ang	72,996	#79
Kimje	44,894	#101

Cities near Buan

Kimje44,894 people · ~16 km away
Jeongeup139,876 people · ~22 km away
Gunsan264,656 people · ~28 km away
Iksan307,000 people · ~31 km away
Koch'ang72,996 people · ~33 km away
Namsa23,587 people · ~37 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Buan?

Buan has a population of 22,267 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #141 biggest city in South Korea.

What region is Buan in?

Buan is located in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea.

Is Buan the capital of South Korea?

No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 206 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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