Seogwipo Population 2026

Seogwipo has a population of 178,552, making it the #49 biggest city in 🇰🇷 South Korea, located in Jeju-do. Roughly 0.3% of South Korea's population lives here. It is about 58× smaller than Seoul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

178,552

Rank in South Korea

#49

Coordinates

33.25°N, 126.56°E

~69 m elevation · Asia/Seoul

Distance to capital (Seoul)

481 km

299 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jeju-do

City	Population	Rank in South Korea
Jeju City	488,844	#21
Tallang-dong	54,954	#94
Seodong	42,569	#107
Ara-dong	40,448	#113
Gaigeturi	23,717	#137
Ora-dong	16,037	#145

Cities near Seogwipo

Ara-dong40,448 people · ~24 km away
Ora-dong16,037 people · ~26 km away
Seodong42,569 people · ~26 km away
Tallang-dong54,954 people · ~28 km away
Jeju City488,844 people · ~29 km away
Gaigeturi23,717 people · ~33 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Seogwipo?

Seogwipo has a population of 178,552 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #49 biggest city in South Korea.

What region is Seogwipo in?

Seogwipo is located in Jeju-do, South Korea.

Is Seogwipo the capital of South Korea?

No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul, about 481 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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