Muan Population 2026

Muan has a population of 92,009, making it the #62 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Jeollanam-do. Roughly 0.2% of South Korea's population lives here. It is about 112× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

92,009

Rank in South Korea

#62

Coordinates

34.99°N, 126.48°E

~21 m elevation · Asia/Seoul

Distance to capital (Seoul)

290 km

180 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
Kwangyang	89,281	#64
Hwasun	59,914	#89
Sinan	53,150	#96
Yeonggwang	51,688	#98

Cities near Muan

Mokpo268,402 people · ~21 km away
Naju42,459 people · ~22 km away
Yeongam51,573 people · ~29 km away
Yeonggwang51,688 people · ~32 km away
Masan434,371 people · ~36 km away
Sinan53,150 people · ~38 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Muan?

Muan has a population of 92,009 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #62 biggest city in South Korea.

What region is Muan in?

Muan is located in Jeollanam-do, South Korea.

Is Muan the capital of South Korea?

No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 290 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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