Uiwang Population 2026
Uiwang has a population of 63,040, making it the #85 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Gyeonggi-do. Roughly 0.1% of South Korea's population lives here. It is about 164× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
63,040
Rank in South Korea
#85
Coordinates
37.37°N, 126.95°E
~38 m elevation · Asia/Seoul
Distance to capital (Seoul)
22 km
14 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gyeonggi-do
| City | Population | Rank in South Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Suwon | 1,234,582 | #7 |
| Goyang-si | 1,061,752 | #9 |
| Seongnam-si | 914,832 | #11 |
| Bucheon-si | 850,731 | #13 |
| Hwaseong-si | 640,890 | #15 |
| Ansan-si | 623,256 | #17 |
| Anyang-si | 595,644 | #18 |
| Uijeongbu-si | 479,141 | #22 |
Cities near Uiwang
- Gunpo286,485 people · ~0 km away
- Anyang-si595,644 people · ~4 km away
- Suwon1,234,582 people · ~10 km away
- Ansan-si623,256 people · ~12 km away
- Gwangmyeong357,545 people · ~14 km away
- Seongnam-si914,832 people · ~19 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Uiwang?
Uiwang has a population of 63,040 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #85 biggest city in South Korea.
What region is Uiwang in?
Uiwang is located in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
Is Uiwang the capital of South Korea?
No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 22 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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