Goseong Population 2026

Goseong has a population of 26,704, making it the #128 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Gyeongsangnam-do. Roughly 0.1% of South Korea's population lives here. It is about 388× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

26,704

Rank in South Korea

#128

Coordinates

34.98°N, 128.32°E

~14 m elevation · Asia/Seoul

Distance to capital (Seoul)

312 km

194 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
Geoje	232,921	#42
Ungsang	83,360	#69
Sinhyeon	82,560	#70
Naesŏ	80,987	#74

Cities near Goseong

Tongyeong70,641 people · ~17 km away
Kyosai72,124 people · ~28 km away
Sinhyeon82,560 people · ~30 km away
Chinju307,242 people · ~32 km away
Naesŏ80,987 people · ~35 km away
Geoje232,921 people · ~39 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Goseong?

Goseong has a population of 26,704 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #128 biggest city in South Korea.

What region is Goseong in?

Goseong is located in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea.

Is Goseong the capital of South Korea?

No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 312 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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