Gumi Population 2026

Gumi has a population of 404,691, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Gyeongsangbuk-do. Roughly 0.8% of South Korea's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

404,691

Rank in South Korea

#24

Coordinates

36.11°N, 128.34°E

~63 m elevation · Asia/Seoul

Distance to capital (Seoul)

202 km

125 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gyeongsangbuk-do

City	Population	Rank in South Korea
Pohang	492,041	#20
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
Mungyeong	77,304	#75

Cities near Gumi

Jenzan20,673 people · ~15 km away
Waegwan29,691 people · ~15 km away
Gimcheon150,000 people · ~19 km away
Kunwi34,293 people · ~25 km away
Daegu2,365,523 people · ~35 km away
Sangju101,267 people · ~37 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gumi?

Gumi has a population of 404,691 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in South Korea.

What region is Gumi in?

Gumi is located in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea.

Is Gumi the capital of South Korea?

No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 202 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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