Naju Population 2026

Naju has a population of 42,459, making it the #108 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Jeollanam-do. Roughly 0.1% of South Korea's population lives here. It is about 244× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

42,459

Rank in South Korea

#108

Coordinates

35.03°N, 126.72°E

~25 m elevation · Asia/Seoul

Distance to capital (Seoul)

283 km

176 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 Naju

Masan434,371 people · ~15 km away
Muan92,009 people · ~22 km away
Gwangju1,401,235 people · ~23 km away
Hwasun59,914 people · ~25 km away
Yeongam51,573 people · ~25 km away
Jangseong42,129 people · ~30 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Naju?

Naju has a population of 42,459 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #108 biggest city in South Korea.

What region is Naju in?

Naju is located in Jeollanam-do, South Korea.

Is Naju the capital of South Korea?

No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 283 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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