Yesan Population 2026
Yesan has a population of 39,409, making it the #114 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Chungcheongnam-do. Roughly 0.1% of South Korea's population lives here. It is about 263× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,409
Rank in South Korea
#114
Coordinates
36.68°N, 126.84°E
~23 m elevation · Asia/Seoul
Distance to capital (Seoul)
100 km
62 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Yesan?
Yesan has a population of 39,409 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #114 biggest city in South Korea.
What region is Yesan in?
Yesan is located in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea.
Is Yesan the capital of South Korea?
No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 100 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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