Kosong Population 2026

Kosong has a population of 62,446, making it the #87 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Gangwon-do. Roughly 0.1% of South Korea's population lives here. It is about 166× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

62,446

Rank in South Korea

#87

Coordinates

38.38°N, 128.47°E

~17 m elevation · Asia/Seoul

Distance to capital (Seoul)

159 km

99 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
T’aebaek	48,962	#100
Santyoku	42,145	#109

Cities near Kosong

Sokcho81,164 people · ~22 km away
Yanggu24,027 people · ~52 km away
Jumunjin20,600 people · ~63 km away
Hwacheon22,965 people · ~73 km away
Gangneung208,161 people · ~78 km away
Chuncheon284,855 people · ~85 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kosong?

Kosong has a population of 62,446 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #87 biggest city in South Korea.

What region is Kosong in?

Kosong is located in Gangwon-do, South Korea.

Is Kosong the capital of South Korea?

No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 159 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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