Kimhae Population 2026

Kimhae has a population of 531,966, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Gyeongsangnam-do. Roughly 1.0% of South Korea's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

531,966

Rank in South Korea

#19

Coordinates

35.23°N, 128.88°E

~13 m elevation · Asia/Seoul

Distance to capital (Seoul)

310 km

193 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gyeongsangnam-do

City	Population	Rank in South Korea
Changwon	1,025,702	#10
Yangsan	358,074	#27
Chinju	307,242	#30
Geoje	232,921	#42
Ungsang	83,360	#69
Sinhyeon	82,560	#70
Naesŏ	80,987	#74
Changnyeong	74,668	#77

Cities near Kimhae

Changwon1,025,702 people · ~18 km away
Yangsan358,074 people · ~18 km away
Busan3,285,147 people · ~20 km away
Gijang176,388 people · ~30 km away
Miryang53,103 people · ~31 km away
Ungsang83,360 people · ~32 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kimhae?

Kimhae has a population of 531,966 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in South Korea.

What region is Kimhae in?

Kimhae is located in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea.

Is Kimhae the capital of South Korea?

No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 310 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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