Kurye Population 2026

Kurye has a population of 30,000, making it the #124 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Jeollanam-do. Roughly 0.1% of South Korea's population lives here. It is about 345× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

30,000

Rank in South Korea

#124

Coordinates

35.21°N, 127.46°E

~46 m elevation · Asia/Seoul

Distance to capital (Seoul)

266 km

165 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jeollanam-do

City	Population	Rank in South Korea
Suncheon	276,375	#34
Yeosu	268,823	#35
Mokpo	268,402	#36
Gwangyang	154,266	#51
Muan	92,009	#62
Kwangyang	89,281	#64
Hwasun	59,914	#89
Sinan	53,150	#96

Cities near Kurye

Nangen81,257 people · ~23 km away
Kwangyang89,281 people · ~28 km away
Suncheon276,375 people · ~29 km away
Hadong40,909 people · ~30 km away
Gwangyang154,266 people · ~36 km away
Beolgyo19,842 people · ~42 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kurye?

Kurye has a population of 30,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #124 biggest city in South Korea.

What region is Kurye in?

Kurye is located in Jeollanam-do, South Korea.

Is Kurye the capital of South Korea?

No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 266 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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