Suncheon Population 2026

Suncheon has a population of 276,375, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Jeollanam-do. Roughly 0.5% of South Korea's population lives here. It is about 37× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

276,375

Rank in South Korea

#34

Coordinates

34.95°N, 127.49°E

~19 m elevation · Asia/Seoul

Distance to capital (Seoul)

294 km

183 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jeollanam-do

City	Population	Rank in South Korea
Yeosu	268,823	#35
Mokpo	268,402	#36
Gwangyang	154,266	#51
Muan	92,009	#62
Kwangyang	89,281	#64
Hwasun	59,914	#89
Sinan	53,150	#96
Yeonggwang	51,688	#98

Cities near Suncheon

Kwangyang89,281 people · ~10 km away
Beolgyo19,842 people · ~18 km away
Gwangyang154,266 people · ~19 km away
Yeosu268,823 people · ~26 km away
Hadong40,909 people · ~27 km away
Kurye30,000 people · ~29 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Suncheon?

Suncheon has a population of 276,375 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in South Korea.

What region is Suncheon in?

Suncheon is located in Jeollanam-do, South Korea.

Is Suncheon the capital of South Korea?

No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 294 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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