Chinju Population 2026

Chinju has a population of 307,242, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Gyeongsangnam-do. Roughly 0.6% of South Korea's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

307,242

Rank in South Korea

#30

Coordinates

35.19°N, 128.08°E

~33 m elevation · Asia/Seoul

Distance to capital (Seoul)

282 km

175 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gyeongsangnam-do

City	Population	Rank in South Korea
Changwon	1,025,702	#10
Kimhae	531,966	#19
Yangsan	358,074	#27
Geoje	232,921	#42
Ungsang	83,360	#69
Sinhyeon	82,560	#70
Naesŏ	80,987	#74
Changnyeong	74,668	#77

Cities near Chinju

Goseong26,704 people · ~32 km away
Hadong40,909 people · ~33 km away
Naesŏ80,987 people · ~40 km away
Gwangyang154,266 people · ~45 km away
Tongyeong70,641 people · ~49 km away
Kwangyang89,281 people · ~51 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Chinju?

Chinju has a population of 307,242 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in South Korea.

What region is Chinju in?

Chinju is located in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea.

Is Chinju the capital of South Korea?

No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 282 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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