Jungpyong Population 2026

Jungpyong has a population of 37,207, making it the #115 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in North Chungcheong. Roughly 0.1% of South Korea's population lives here. It is about 278× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

37,207

Rank in South Korea

#115

Coordinates

36.78°N, 127.58°E

~60 m elevation · Asia/Seoul

Distance to capital (Seoul)

102 km

63 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Chungcheong

City	Population	Rank in South Korea
Cheongju-si	852,147	#12
Chungju	209,483	#43
Chinch'ŏn	60,964	#88
Okcheon	56,634	#91
Koesan	44,461	#103
Yeongdong	43,680	#105

Cities near Jungpyong

Chinch'ŏn60,964 people · ~15 km away
Cheongju-si852,147 people · ~18 km away
Koesan44,461 people · ~19 km away
Sejong394,630 people · ~34 km away
Anseong69,255 people · ~37 km away
Chungju209,483 people · ~38 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Jungpyong?

Jungpyong has a population of 37,207 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #115 biggest city in South Korea.

What region is Jungpyong in?

Jungpyong is located in North Chungcheong, South Korea.

Is Jungpyong the capital of South Korea?

No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 102 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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