Seonghwan Population 2026

Seonghwan has a population of 29,239, making it the #126 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Chungcheongnam-do. Roughly 0.1% of South Korea's population lives here. It is about 354× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.

SeoulSeonghwan
Location of Seonghwan (capital Seoul shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
29,239
Rank in South Korea
#126
Coordinates
36.92°N, 127.13°E
~38 m elevation · Asia/Seoul
Distance to capital (Seoul)
74 km
46 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Chungcheongnam-do

CityPopulationRank in South Korea
Cheonan658,831#14
Asan97,749#59
Boryeong94,191#61
Hongseong89,174#65
Seosan74,208#78
Gongju72,435#80
Buyeo59,823#90
Nonsan43,845#104

Cities near Seonghwan

  • Pyeongtaek364,694 people · ~10 km away
  • Cheonan658,831 people · ~12 km away
  • Anseong69,255 people · ~16 km away
  • Asan97,749 people · ~19 km away
  • Osan238,788 people · ~27 km away
  • Chinch'ŏn60,964 people · ~29 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Seonghwan?
Seonghwan has a population of 29,239 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #126 biggest city in South Korea.
What region is Seonghwan in?
Seonghwan is located in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea.
Is Seonghwan the capital of South Korea?
No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 74 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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