Hayang Population 2026

Hayang has a population of 27,236, making it the #127 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Gyeongsangbuk-do. Roughly 0.1% of South Korea's population lives here. It is about 380× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

27,236

Rank in South Korea

#127

Coordinates

35.91°N, 128.82°E

~57 m elevation · Asia/Seoul

Distance to capital (Seoul)

246 km

153 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gyeongsangbuk-do

City	Population	Rank in South Korea
Pohang	492,041	#20
Gumi	404,691	#24
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

Cities near Hayang

Eisen56,006 people · ~12 km away
Gyeongsan-si266,951 people · ~12 km away
Daegu2,365,523 people · ~21 km away
Hwawŏn64,718 people · ~31 km away
Gyeongju245,365 people · ~36 km away
Waegwan29,691 people · ~39 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Hayang?

Hayang has a population of 27,236 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #127 biggest city in South Korea.

What region is Hayang in?

Hayang is located in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea.

Is Hayang the capital of South Korea?

No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 246 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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