Chinch'ŏn Population 2026
Chinch'ŏn has a population of 60,964, making it the #88 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in North Chungcheong. Roughly 0.1% of South Korea's population lives here. It is about 170× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
60,964
Rank in South Korea
#88
Coordinates
36.86°N, 127.44°E
~69 m elevation · Asia/Seoul
Distance to capital (Seoul)
89 km
55 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Chinch'ŏn?
Chinch'ŏn has a population of 60,964 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #88 biggest city in South Korea.
What region is Chinch'ŏn in?
Chinch'ŏn is located in North Chungcheong, South Korea.
Is Chinch'ŏn the capital of South Korea?
No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 89 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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