Jenzan Population 2026

Jenzan has a population of 20,673, making it the #142 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Gyeongsangbuk-do. It is about 501× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,673

Rank in South Korea

#142

Coordinates

36.24°N, 128.30°E

~48 m elevation · Asia/Seoul

Distance to capital (Seoul)

188 km

117 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 Jenzan

Gumi404,691 people · ~15 km away
Gimcheon150,000 people · ~21 km away
Sangju101,267 people · ~23 km away
Kunwi34,293 people · ~25 km away
Waegwan29,691 people · ~29 km away
Mungyeong77,304 people · ~40 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Jenzan?

Jenzan has a population of 20,673 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #142 biggest city in South Korea.

What region is Jenzan in?

Jenzan is located in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea.

Is Jenzan the capital of South Korea?

No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 188 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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