Sangju Population 2026
Sangju has a population of 101,267, making it the #57 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Gyeongsangbuk-do. Roughly 0.2% of South Korea's population lives here. It is about 102× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
101,267
Rank in South Korea
#57
Coordinates
36.42°N, 128.16°E
~61 m elevation · Asia/Seoul
Distance to capital (Seoul)
166 km
103 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Sangju?
Sangju has a population of 101,267 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #57 biggest city in South Korea.
What region is Sangju in?
Sangju is located in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea.
Is Sangju the capital of South Korea?
No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 166 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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