Anyang-si Population 2026
Anyang-si has a population of 595,644, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Gyeonggi-do. Roughly 1.2% of South Korea's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
595,644
Rank in South Korea
#18
Coordinates
37.39°N, 126.93°E
~52 m elevation · Asia/Seoul
Distance to capital (Seoul)
20 km
12 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gyeonggi-do
| City | Population | Rank in South Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Suwon | 1,234,582 | #7 |
| Goyang-si | 1,061,752 | #9 |
| Seongnam-si | 914,832 | #11 |
| Bucheon-si | 850,731 | #13 |
| Hwaseong-si | 640,890 | #15 |
| Ansan-si | 623,256 | #17 |
| Uijeongbu-si | 479,141 | #22 |
| Pyeongtaek | 364,694 | #26 |
Cities near Anyang-si
- Gunpo286,485 people · ~3 km away
- Uiwang63,040 people · ~4 km away
- Gwangmyeong357,545 people · ~11 km away
- Ansan-si623,256 people · ~12 km away
- Suwon1,234,582 people · ~13 km away
- Bucheon-si850,731 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Anyang-si?
Anyang-si has a population of 595,644 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in South Korea.
What region is Anyang-si in?
Anyang-si is located in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
Is Anyang-si the capital of South Korea?
No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 20 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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