Jinan-gun Population 2026

Jinan-gun has a population of 31,273, making it the #123 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Jeollabuk-do. Roughly 0.1% of South Korea's population lives here. It is about 331× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.

Location of Jinan-gun (capital Seoul shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

31,273

Rank in South Korea

#123

Coordinates

35.79°N, 127.43°E

~295 m elevation · Asia/Seoul

Distance to capital (Seoul)

201 km

125 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jeollabuk-do

City	Population	Rank in South Korea
Jeonju	638,421	#16
Iksan	307,000	#31
Gunsan	264,656	#38
Jeongeup	139,876	#54
Wanju	84,009	#67
Nangen	81,257	#72
Koch'ang	72,996	#79
Kimje	44,894	#101

Cities near Jinan-gun

Changsu26,463 people · ~18 km away
Imsil25,693 people · ~24 km away
Jeonju638,421 people · ~25 km away
Wanju84,009 people · ~26 km away
Kinzan25,243 people · ~35 km away
Namsa23,587 people · ~37 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Jinan-gun?

Jinan-gun has a population of 31,273 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #123 biggest city in South Korea.

What region is Jinan-gun in?

Jinan-gun is located in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea.

Is Jinan-gun the capital of South Korea?

No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 201 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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