Songnim-ni Population 2026
Songnim-ni has a population of 152,425, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in North Hwanghae. Roughly 0.6% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
152,425
Rank in North Korea
#20
Coordinates
38.76°N, 125.64°E
~27 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
32 km
20 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Hwanghae
| City | Population | Rank in North Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Sariwŏn-si | 310,100 | #11 |
| Hwangju-ŭp | 35,641 | #65 |
| Hŭkkyo-ri | 25,437 | #78 |
| Anak | 19,995 | #88 |
| Sinmak | 18,669 | #94 |
Cities near Songnim-ni
- Hŭkkyo-ri25,437 people · ~14 km away
- Hwangju-ŭp35,641 people · ~16 km away
- Chunghwa19,346 people · ~18 km away
- Kangsŏn102,436 people · ~20 km away
- Namp’o455,000 people · ~20 km away
- Man’gyŏngdae-ri321,690 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Songnim-ni?
Songnim-ni has a population of 152,425 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Songnim-ni in?
Songnim-ni is located in North Hwanghae, North Korea.
Is Songnim-ni the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 32 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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