Namsa Population 2026

Namsa has a population of 23,587, making it the #138 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Jeollabuk-do. It is about 439× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

23,587

Rank in South Korea

#138

Coordinates

35.93°N, 127.05°E

~11 m elevation · Asia/Seoul

Distance to capital (Seoul)

182 km

113 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jeollabuk-do

City	Population	Rank in South Korea
Jeonju	638,421	#16
Iksan	307,000	#31
Gunsan	264,656	#38
Jeongeup	139,876	#54
Wanju	84,009	#67
Nangen	81,257	#72
Koch'ang	72,996	#79
Kimje	44,894	#101

Cities near Namsa

Iksan307,000 people · ~9 km away
Wanju84,009 people · ~13 km away
Jeonju638,421 people · ~15 km away
Kimje44,894 people · ~21 km away
Yŏnmu25,015 people · ~22 km away
Nonsan43,845 people · ~30 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Namsa?

Namsa has a population of 23,587 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #138 biggest city in South Korea.

What region is Namsa in?

Namsa is located in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea.

Is Namsa the capital of South Korea?

No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 182 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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