Geoje Population 2026

Geoje has a population of 232,921, making it the #42 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Gyeongsangnam-do. Roughly 0.5% of South Korea's population lives here. It is about 44× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

232,921

Rank in South Korea

#42

Coordinates

34.81°N, 128.71°E

~11 m elevation · Asia/Seoul

Distance to capital (Seoul)

343 km

213 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
Chinju	307,242	#30
Ungsang	83,360	#69
Sinhyeon	82,560	#70
Naesŏ	80,987	#74
Changnyeong	74,668	#77

Cities near Geoje

Sinhyeon82,560 people · ~10 km away
Kyosai72,124 people · ~11 km away
Tongyeong70,641 people · ~26 km away
Goseong26,704 people · ~39 km away
Busan3,285,147 people · ~44 km away
Changwon1,025,702 people · ~46 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Geoje?

Geoje has a population of 232,921 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #42 biggest city in South Korea.

What region is Geoje in?

Geoje is located in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea.

Is Geoje the capital of South Korea?

No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 343 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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