Haenam Population 2026

Haenam has a population of 23,928, making it the #136 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Jeollanam-do. It is about 433× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

23,928

Rank in South Korea

#136

Coordinates

34.57°N, 126.60°E

~39 m elevation · Asia/Seoul

Distance to capital (Seoul)

335 km

208 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jeollanam-do

City	Population	Rank in South Korea
Suncheon	276,375	#34
Yeosu	268,823	#35
Mokpo	268,402	#36
Gwangyang	154,266	#51
Muan	92,009	#62
Kwangyang	89,281	#64
Hwasun	59,914	#89
Sinan	53,150	#96

Cities near Haenam

Yeongam51,573 people · ~27 km away
Jangheung34,544 people · ~31 km away
Mokpo268,402 people · ~33 km away
Muan92,009 people · ~48 km away
Boseong37,164 people · ~49 km away
Naju42,459 people · ~52 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Haenam?

Haenam has a population of 23,928 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #136 biggest city in South Korea.

What region is Haenam in?

Haenam is located in Jeollanam-do, South Korea.

Is Haenam the capital of South Korea?

No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 335 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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