Guri-si Population 2026

Guri-si has a population of 195,236, making it the #47 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Gyeonggi-do. Roughly 0.4% of South Korea's population lives here. It is about 53× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.

SeoulGuri-si
Location of Guri-si (capital Seoul shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
195,236
Rank in South Korea
#47
Coordinates
37.60°N, 127.14°E
~31 m elevation · Asia/Seoul
Distance to capital (Seoul)
15 km
9 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gyeonggi-do

CityPopulationRank in South Korea
Suwon1,234,582#7
Goyang-si1,061,752#9
Seongnam-si914,832#11
Bucheon-si850,731#13
Hwaseong-si640,890#15
Ansan-si623,256#17
Anyang-si595,644#18
Uijeongbu-si479,141#22

Cities near Guri-si

  • Wabu96,775 people · ~7 km away
  • Namyangju90,798 people · ~8 km away
  • Hanam254,415 people · ~9 km away
  • Seoul10,349,312 people · ~15 km away
  • Hwado106,358 people · ~16 km away
  • Seongnam-si914,832 people · ~18 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Guri-si?
Guri-si has a population of 195,236 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #47 biggest city in South Korea.
What region is Guri-si in?
Guri-si is located in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
Is Guri-si the capital of South Korea?
No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 15 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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