Uijeongbu-si Population 2026

Uijeongbu-si has a population of 479,141, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Gyeonggi-do. Roughly 0.9% of South Korea's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.

SeoulUijeongbu-si
Location of Uijeongbu-si (capital Seoul shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
479,141
Rank in South Korea
#22
Coordinates
37.74°N, 127.05°E
~50 m elevation · Asia/Seoul
Distance to capital (Seoul)
20 km
12 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gyeonggi-do

CityPopulationRank in South Korea
Suwon1,234,582#7
Goyang-si1,061,752#9
Seongnam-si914,832#11
Bucheon-si850,731#13
Hwaseong-si640,890#15
Ansan-si623,256#17
Anyang-si595,644#18
Pyeongtaek364,694#26

Cities near Uijeongbu-si

  • Yangju179,923 people · ~10 km away
  • Guri-si195,236 people · ~18 km away
  • Namyangju90,798 people · ~19 km away
  • Seoul10,349,312 people · ~20 km away
  • Goyang-si1,061,752 people · ~21 km away
  • Wabu96,775 people · ~23 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Uijeongbu-si?
Uijeongbu-si has a population of 479,141 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in South Korea.
What region is Uijeongbu-si in?
Uijeongbu-si is located in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
Is Uijeongbu-si the capital of South Korea?
No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 20 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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