Hadong Population 2026

Hadong has a population of 40,909, making it the #111 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Gyeongsangnam-do. Roughly 0.1% of South Korea's population lives here. It is about 253× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.

SeoulHadong
Location of Hadong (capital Seoul shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
40,909
Rank in South Korea
#111
Coordinates
35.07°N, 127.75°E
~5 m elevation · Asia/Seoul
Distance to capital (Seoul)
286 km
178 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gyeongsangnam-do

CityPopulationRank in South Korea
Changwon1,025,702#10
Kimhae531,966#19
Yangsan358,074#27
Chinju307,242#30
Geoje232,921#42
Ungsang83,360#69
Sinhyeon82,560#70
Naesŏ80,987#74

Cities near Hadong

  • Gwangyang154,266 people · ~15 km away
  • Kwangyang89,281 people · ~18 km away
  • Suncheon276,375 people · ~27 km away
  • Kurye30,000 people · ~30 km away
  • Chinju307,242 people · ~33 km away
  • Yeosu268,823 people · ~35 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Hadong?
Hadong has a population of 40,909 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #111 biggest city in South Korea.
What region is Hadong in?
Hadong is located in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea.
Is Hadong the capital of South Korea?
No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 286 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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