Kyosai Population 2026

Kyosai has a population of 72,124, making it the #81 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Gyeongsangnam-do. Roughly 0.1% of South Korea's population lives here. It is about 143× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

72,124

Rank in South Korea

#81

Coordinates

34.85°N, 128.59°E

~11 m elevation · Asia/Seoul

Distance to capital (Seoul)

335 km

208 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gyeongsangnam-do

City	Population	Rank in South Korea
Changwon	1,025,702	#10
Kimhae	531,966	#19
Yangsan	358,074	#27
Chinju	307,242	#30
Geoje	232,921	#42
Ungsang	83,360	#69
Sinhyeon	82,560	#70
Naesŏ	80,987	#74

Cities near Kyosai

Sinhyeon82,560 people · ~5 km away
Geoje232,921 people · ~11 km away
Tongyeong70,641 people · ~15 km away
Goseong26,704 people · ~28 km away
Changwon1,025,702 people · ~43 km away
Naesŏ80,987 people · ~45 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kyosai?

Kyosai has a population of 72,124 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #81 biggest city in South Korea.

What region is Kyosai in?

Kyosai is located in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea.

Is Kyosai the capital of South Korea?

No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 335 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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