Yeonil Population 2026

Yeonil has a population of 34,560, making it the #118 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Gyeongsangbuk-do. Roughly 0.1% of South Korea's population lives here. It is about 299× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

34,560

Rank in South Korea

#118

Coordinates

36.00°N, 129.32°E

~4 m elevation · Asia/Seoul

Distance to capital (Seoul)

271 km

168 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gyeongsangbuk-do

City	Population	Rank in South Korea
Pohang	492,041	#20
Gumi	404,691	#24
Gyeongsan-si	266,951	#37
Gyeongju	245,365	#40
Andong	153,348	#52
Gimcheon	150,000	#53
Sangju	101,267	#57
Yeongju	84,625	#66

Cities near Yeonil

Pohang492,041 people · ~5 km away
Heunghae36,080 people · ~12 km away
Gyeongju245,365 people · ~20 km away
Eisen56,006 people · ~35 km away
Hayang27,236 people · ~46 km away
Ulsan1,098,421 people · ~52 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Yeonil?

Yeonil has a population of 34,560 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #118 biggest city in South Korea.

What region is Yeonil in?

Yeonil is located in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea.

Is Yeonil the capital of South Korea?

No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 271 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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