Jumunjin Population 2026

Jumunjin has a population of 20,600, making it the #143 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Gangwon-do. It is about 502× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,600

Rank in South Korea

#143

Coordinates

37.89°N, 128.83°E

~9 m elevation · Asia/Seoul

Distance to capital (Seoul)

166 km

103 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gangwon-do

City	Population	Rank in South Korea
Wŏnju	332,849	#29
Chuncheon	284,855	#33
Gangneung	208,161	#44
Donghae City	101,128	#58
Sokcho	81,164	#73
Hongch’ŏn	75,251	#76
Kosong	62,446	#87
T’aebaek	48,962	#100

Cities near Jumunjin

Gangneung208,161 people · ~16 km away
Sokcho81,164 people · ~41 km away
Donghae City101,128 people · ~46 km away
Santyoku42,145 people · ~59 km away
Kosong62,446 people · ~63 km away
Yanggu24,027 people · ~77 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Jumunjin?

Jumunjin has a population of 20,600 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #143 biggest city in South Korea.

What region is Jumunjin in?

Jumunjin is located in Gangwon-do, South Korea.

Is Jumunjin the capital of South Korea?

No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 166 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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