Yŏnmu Population 2026

Yŏnmu has a population of 25,015, making it the #134 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Chungcheongnam-do. It is about 414× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

25,015

Rank in South Korea

#134

Coordinates

36.13°N, 127.10°E

~35 m elevation · Asia/Seoul

Distance to capital (Seoul)

160 km

99 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Chungcheongnam-do

City	Population	Rank in South Korea
Cheonan	658,831	#14
Asan	97,749	#59
Boryeong	94,191	#61
Hongseong	89,174	#65
Seosan	74,208	#78
Gongju	72,435	#80
Buyeo	59,823	#90
Nonsan	43,845	#104

Cities near Yŏnmu

Nonsan43,845 people · ~8 km away
Namsa23,587 people · ~22 km away
Buyeo59,823 people · ~24 km away
Iksan307,000 people · ~24 km away
Wanju84,009 people · ~32 km away
Jeonju638,421 people · ~34 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Yŏnmu?

Yŏnmu has a population of 25,015 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #134 biggest city in South Korea.

What region is Yŏnmu in?

Yŏnmu is located in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea.

Is Yŏnmu the capital of South Korea?

No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 160 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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