Gaigeturi Population 2026

Gaigeturi has a population of 23,717, making it the #137 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Jeju-do. It is about 436× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

23,717

Rank in South Korea

#137

Coordinates

33.46°N, 126.32°E

~8 m elevation · Asia/Seoul

Distance to capital (Seoul)

460 km

286 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
Ara-dong	40,448	#113
Ora-dong	16,037	#145

Cities near Gaigeturi

Tallang-dong54,954 people · ~15 km away
Seodong42,569 people · ~16 km away
Ora-dong16,037 people · ~18 km away
Ara-dong40,448 people · ~19 km away
Jeju City488,844 people · ~20 km away
Seogwipo178,552 people · ~33 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gaigeturi?

Gaigeturi has a population of 23,717 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #137 biggest city in South Korea.

What region is Gaigeturi in?

Gaigeturi is located in Jeju-do, South Korea.

Is Gaigeturi the capital of South Korea?

No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 460 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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