Ara-dong Population 2026

Ara-dong has a population of 40,448, making it the #113 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Jeju-do. Roughly 0.1% of South Korea's population lives here. It is about 256× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.

Location of Ara-dong (capital Seoul shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

40,448

Rank in South Korea

#113

Coordinates

33.47°N, 126.53°E

~178 m elevation · Asia/Seoul

Distance to capital (Seoul)

457 km

284 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jeju-do

City	Population	Rank in South Korea
Jeju City	488,844	#21
Seogwipo	178,552	#49
Tallang-dong	54,954	#94
Seodong	42,569	#107
Gaigeturi	23,717	#137
Ora-dong	16,037	#145

Cities near Ara-dong

Ora-dong16,037 people · ~2 km away
Seodong42,569 people · ~4 km away
Jeju City488,844 people · ~5 km away
Tallang-dong54,954 people · ~5 km away
Gaigeturi23,717 people · ~19 km away
Seogwipo178,552 people · ~24 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ara-dong?

Ara-dong has a population of 40,448 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #113 biggest city in South Korea.

What region is Ara-dong in?

Ara-dong is located in Jeju-do, South Korea.

Is Ara-dong the capital of South Korea?

No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 457 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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