Neietsu Population 2026

Neietsu has a population of 25,413, making it the #132 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Gangwon-do. It is about 407× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

25,413

Rank in South Korea

#132

Coordinates

37.18°N, 128.47°E

~208 m elevation · Asia/Seoul

Distance to capital (Seoul)

138 km

86 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gangwon-do

City	Population	Rank in South Korea
Wŏnju	332,849	#29
Chuncheon	284,855	#33
Gangneung	208,161	#44
Donghae City	101,128	#58
Sokcho	81,164	#73
Hongch’ŏn	75,251	#76
Kosong	62,446	#87
T’aebaek	48,962	#100

Cities near Neietsu

Yeongju84,625 people · ~43 km away
T’aebaek48,962 people · ~46 km away
Wŏnju332,849 people · ~50 km away
Chungju209,483 people · ~53 km away
Yecheon54,873 people · ~59 km away
Santyoku42,145 people · ~68 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Neietsu?

Neietsu has a population of 25,413 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #132 biggest city in South Korea.

What region is Neietsu in?

Neietsu is located in Gangwon-do, South Korea.

Is Neietsu the capital of South Korea?

No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 138 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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