Gwangju Population 2026
Gwangju has a population of 81,780, making it the #71 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Gyeonggi-do. Roughly 0.2% of South Korea's population lives here. It is about 127× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
81,780
Rank in South Korea
#71
Coordinates
37.41°N, 127.26°E
~48 m elevation · Asia/Seoul
Distance to capital (Seoul)
30 km
19 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 |
| Anyang-si | 595,644 | #18 |
| Uijeongbu-si | 479,141 | #22 |
Cities near Gwangju
- Seongnam-si914,832 people · ~11 km away
- Hanam254,415 people · ~15 km away
- Wabu96,775 people · ~20 km away
- Icheon-si196,230 people · ~22 km away
- Yangp'yŏng83,367 people · ~22 km away
- Guri-si195,236 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gwangju?
Gwangju has a population of 81,780 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #71 biggest city in South Korea.
What region is Gwangju in?
Gwangju is located in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
Is Gwangju the capital of South Korea?
No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 30 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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