Mokpo Population 2026

Mokpo has a population of 268,402, making it the #36 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Jeollanam-do. Roughly 0.5% of South Korea's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

268,402

Rank in South Korea

#36

Coordinates

34.81°N, 126.39°E

~48 m elevation · Asia/Seoul

Distance to capital (Seoul)

311 km

193 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jeollanam-do

City	Population	Rank in South Korea
Suncheon	276,375	#34
Yeosu	268,823	#35
Gwangyang	154,266	#51
Muan	92,009	#62
Kwangyang	89,281	#64
Hwasun	59,914	#89
Sinan	53,150	#96
Yeonggwang	51,688	#98

Cities near Mokpo

Muan92,009 people · ~21 km away
Sinan53,150 people · ~26 km away
Yeongam51,573 people · ~28 km away
Haenam23,928 people · ~33 km away
Naju42,459 people · ~38 km away
Jangheung34,544 people · ~49 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mokpo?

Mokpo has a population of 268,402 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #36 biggest city in South Korea.

What region is Mokpo in?

Mokpo is located in Jeollanam-do, South Korea.

Is Mokpo the capital of South Korea?

No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 311 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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