Goyang-si Population 2026
Goyang-si has a population of 1,061,752, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Gyeonggi-do. Roughly 2.1% of South Korea's population lives here. It is about 9.7× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,061,752
Rank in South Korea
#9
Coordinates
37.66°N, 126.83°E
~19 m elevation · Asia/Seoul
Distance to capital (Seoul)
16 km
10 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gyeonggi-do
| City | Population | Rank in South Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Suwon | 1,234,582 | #7 |
| Seongnam-si | 914,832 | #11 |
| Bucheon-si | 850,731 | #13 |
| Hwaseong-si | 640,890 | #15 |
| Ansan-si | 623,256 | #17 |
| Anyang-si | 595,644 | #18 |
| Uijeongbu-si | 479,141 | #22 |
| Pyeongtaek | 364,694 | #26 |
Cities near Goyang-si
- Gimpo-si203,391 people · ~11 km away
- Seoul10,349,312 people · ~16 km away
- Bucheon-si850,731 people · ~18 km away
- Gwangmyeong357,545 people · ~20 km away
- Uijeongbu-si479,141 people · ~21 km away
- Munsan43,208 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Goyang-si?
Goyang-si has a population of 1,061,752 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in South Korea.
What region is Goyang-si in?
Goyang-si is located in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
Is Goyang-si the capital of South Korea?
No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 16 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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