Ora-dong Population 2026

Ora-dong has a population of 16,037, making it the #145 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Jeju-do. It is about 645× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,037

Rank in South Korea

#145

Coordinates

33.48°N, 126.51°E

~122 m elevation · Asia/Seoul

Distance to capital (Seoul)

456 km

283 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
Gaigeturi	23,717	#137

Cities near Ora-dong

Seodong42,569 people · ~1 km away
Ara-dong40,448 people · ~2 km away
Tallang-dong54,954 people · ~3 km away
Jeju City488,844 people · ~3 km away
Gaigeturi23,717 people · ~18 km away
Seogwipo178,552 people · ~26 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ora-dong?

Ora-dong has a population of 16,037 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #145 biggest city in South Korea.

What region is Ora-dong in?

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

Is Ora-dong the capital of South Korea?

No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 456 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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