Yanggu Population 2026

Yanggu has a population of 24,027, making it the #135 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Gangwon-do. It is about 431× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

24,027

Rank in South Korea

#135

Coordinates

38.11°N, 127.99°E

~192 m elevation · Asia/Seoul

Distance to capital (Seoul)

107 km

66 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gangwon-do

City	Population	Rank in South Korea
Wŏnju	332,849	#29
Chuncheon	284,855	#33
Gangneung	208,161	#44
Donghae City	101,128	#58
Sokcho	81,164	#73
Hongch’ŏn	75,251	#76
Kosong	62,446	#87
T’aebaek	48,962	#100

Cities near Yanggu

Hwacheon22,965 people · ~25 km away
Chuncheon284,855 people · ~34 km away
Hongch’ŏn75,251 people · ~47 km away
Kosong62,446 people · ~52 km away
Gapyeong55,415 people · ~52 km away
Sokcho81,164 people · ~54 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Yanggu?

Yanggu has a population of 24,027 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #135 biggest city in South Korea.

What region is Yanggu in?

Yanggu is located in Gangwon-do, South Korea.

Is Yanggu the capital of South Korea?

No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 107 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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