Eisen Population 2026

Eisen has a population of 56,006, making it the #92 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Gyeongsangbuk-do. Roughly 0.1% of South Korea's population lives here. It is about 185× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

56,006

Rank in South Korea

#92

Coordinates

35.97°N, 128.93°E

~85 m elevation · Asia/Seoul

Distance to capital (Seoul)

249 km

155 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gyeongsangbuk-do

City	Population	Rank in South Korea
Pohang	492,041	#20
Gumi	404,691	#24
Gyeongsan-si	266,951	#37
Gyeongju	245,365	#40
Andong	153,348	#52
Gimcheon	150,000	#53
Sangju	101,267	#57
Yeongju	84,625	#66

Cities near Eisen

Hayang27,236 people · ~12 km away
Gyeongsan-si266,951 people · ~24 km away
Gyeongju245,365 people · ~29 km away
Daegu2,365,523 people · ~32 km away
Yeonil34,560 people · ~35 km away
Pohang492,041 people · ~40 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Eisen?

Eisen has a population of 56,006 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #92 biggest city in South Korea.

What region is Eisen in?

Eisen is located in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea.

Is Eisen the capital of South Korea?

No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 249 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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