Okcheon Population 2026

Okcheon has a population of 56,634, making it the #91 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in North Chungcheong. Roughly 0.1% of South Korea's population lives here. It is about 183× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

56,634

Rank in South Korea

#91

Coordinates

36.30°N, 127.57°E

~97 m elevation · Asia/Seoul

Distance to capital (Seoul)

150 km

93 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Chungcheong

City	Population	Rank in South Korea
Cheongju-si	852,147	#12
Chungju	209,483	#43
Chinch'ŏn	60,964	#88
Koesan	44,461	#103
Yeongdong	43,680	#105
Jungpyong	37,207	#115

Cities near Okcheon

Daejeon1,441,203 people · ~17 km away
Kinzan25,243 people · ~23 km away
Yeongdong43,680 people · ~23 km away
Cheongju-si852,147 people · ~38 km away
Sejong394,630 people · ~41 km away
Gongju72,435 people · ~43 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Okcheon?

Okcheon has a population of 56,634 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #91 biggest city in South Korea.

What region is Okcheon in?

Okcheon is located in North Chungcheong, South Korea.

Is Okcheon the capital of South Korea?

No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 150 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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