118 cities · 13 states/provinces · Capital: Pyongyang · Asia
| Capital | Pyongyang |
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Asia |
| Subregion | Eastern Asia |
| Languages | Korean |
| Currency | Won (KPW) |
| Population | 25,549,819 |
| Density | 212.0/km² |
| Median Age | 35.9 |
| Urban Population | 63.5% |
| Birth Rate | 13.0 per 1K |
| Death Rate | 9.7 per 1K |
| Fertility Rate | 1.78 |
| HDI | 0.580 |
| Internet Users | 0.0% |
| Area | 120,540 km² |
| Driving Side | Right |
| Landlocked | No |
| Borders | CHN,KOR,RUS |
| Calling Code | ++850 |
| TLD | .kp |
| ISO Code | KP / PRK |
| UN Member | Yes |
| Independent | Yes |
| Life Expectancy | 73.6 years |
| # | City | State/Province | Population | Avg Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pyongyang | Pyongyang | 3,222,000 | 53°F | 141 ft |
| 2 | Hamhŭng | South Hamgyong | 559,056 | 49°F | 52 ft |
| 3 | Namp’o | Nampo | 455,000 | 51°F | 30 ft |
| 4 | Sunch’ŏn | South Pyongan | 437,000 | 49°F | 236 ft |
| 5 | Hŭngnam | South Hamgyong | 346,082 | 49°F | 10 ft |
| 6 | Kaesŏng | Kaesong | 338,155 | 52°F | 138 ft |
| 7 | Wŏnsan | Kangwŏn-do | 329,207 | 51°F | 23 ft |
| 8 | Chongjin | North Hamgyong | 327,000 | 46°F | 16 ft |
| 9 | Man’gyŏngdae-ri | Pyongyang | 321,690 | 50°F | 46 ft |
| 10 | Kaech’ŏn | South Pyongan | 319,554 | 48°F | 115 ft |
| 11 | Sariwŏn-si | North Hwanghae | 310,100 | 51°F | 66 ft |
| 12 | Sinŭiju | P'yŏngan-bukto | 288,112 | 48°F | 20 ft |
| 13 | Tŏkch’ŏn | South Pyongan | 237,133 | 46°F | 371 ft |
| 14 | Haeju | South Hwanghae | 222,396 | 51°F | 187 ft |
| 15 | Kanggye | Chagang | 209,530 | 42°F | 945 ft |
| 16 | Changam-ch’on | South Hamgyong | 207,299 | 44°F | 463 ft |
| 17 | Hyesan | Yanggang-do | 192,680 | 36°F | 2,326 ft |
| 18 | Paech’ŏn-ŭp | South Hwanghae | 159,825 | 52°F | 105 ft |
| 19 | Sinp’o | South Hamgyong | 152,759 | 48°F | 128 ft |
| 20 | Songnim-ni | North Hwanghae | 152,425 | 51°F | 89 ft |