Imsil Population 2026

Imsil has a population of 25,693, making it the #130 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Jeollabuk-do. It is about 403× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

25,693

Rank in South Korea

#130

Coordinates

35.61°N, 127.28°E

~233 m elevation · Asia/Seoul

Distance to capital (Seoul)

219 km

136 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jeollabuk-do

City	Population	Rank in South Korea
Jeonju	638,421	#16
Iksan	307,000	#31
Gunsan	264,656	#38
Jeongeup	139,876	#54
Wanju	84,009	#67
Nangen	81,257	#72
Koch'ang	72,996	#79
Kimje	44,894	#101

Cities near Imsil

Changsu26,463 people · ~22 km away
Jinan-gun31,273 people · ~24 km away
Nangen81,257 people · ~25 km away
Jeonju638,421 people · ~26 km away
Wanju84,009 people · ~28 km away
Jeongeup139,876 people · ~33 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Imsil?

Imsil has a population of 25,693 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #130 biggest city in South Korea.

What region is Imsil in?

Imsil is located in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea.

Is Imsil the capital of South Korea?

No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 219 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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