T’aebaek Population 2026

T’aebaek has a population of 48,962, making it the #100 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Gangwon-do. Roughly 0.1% of South Korea's population lives here. It is about 211× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.

SeoulT’aebaek
Location of T’aebaek (capital Seoul shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
48,962
Rank in South Korea
#100
Coordinates
37.18°N, 128.99°E
~691 m elevation · Asia/Seoul
Distance to capital (Seoul)
183 km
114 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gangwon-do

CityPopulationRank in South Korea
Wŏnju332,849#29
Chuncheon284,855#33
Gangneung208,161#44
Donghae City101,128#58
Sokcho81,164#73
Hongch’ŏn75,251#76
Kosong62,446#87
Santyoku42,145#109

Cities near T’aebaek

FAQ

What is the population of T’aebaek?
T’aebaek has a population of 48,962 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #100 biggest city in South Korea.
What region is T’aebaek in?
T’aebaek is located in Gangwon-do, South Korea.
Is T’aebaek the capital of South Korea?
No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 183 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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