Sinan Population 2026

Sinan has a population of 53,150, making it the #96 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Jeollanam-do. Roughly 0.1% of South Korea's population lives here. It is about 195× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

53,150

Rank in South Korea

#96

Coordinates

34.83°N, 126.11°E

~3 m elevation · Asia/Seoul

Distance to capital (Seoul)

314 km

195 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jeollanam-do

City	Population	Rank in South Korea
Suncheon	276,375	#34
Yeosu	268,823	#35
Mokpo	268,402	#36
Gwangyang	154,266	#51
Muan	92,009	#62
Kwangyang	89,281	#64
Hwasun	59,914	#89
Yeonggwang	51,688	#98

Cities near Sinan

Mokpo268,402 people · ~26 km away
Muan92,009 people · ~38 km away
Haenam23,928 people · ~53 km away
Yeongam51,573 people · ~54 km away
Naju42,459 people · ~60 km away
Yeonggwang51,688 people · ~62 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sinan?

Sinan has a population of 53,150 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #96 biggest city in South Korea.

What region is Sinan in?

Sinan is located in Jeollanam-do, South Korea.

Is Sinan the capital of South Korea?

No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 314 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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