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Oldest Cities in North Korea

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — North Korea

1 Anak 07 35.9
2 Anbyŏn-ŭp 09 35.9
3 Anju 15 35.9
4 Aoji-ri 17 35.9
5 Ayang-ni 06 35.9
6 Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp 06 35.9
7 Ch’ŏsal-li 15 35.9
8 Chaeryŏng-ni 15 35.9
9 Chaeryŏng-ŭp 06 35.9
10 Changam-ch’on 03 35.9
11 Changyŏn 06 35.9
12 Chasŏng 01 35.9
13 Chongjin 17 35.9
14 Chŏngju 11 35.9
15 Chunggang 01 35.9
16 Chunghwa 12 35.9
17 Haeju 06 35.9
18 Hamhŭng 03 35.9
19 Hau-ri 17 35.9
20 Hoemul-li 17 35.9
21 Hoeryŏng 17 35.9
22 Hoeyang 09 35.9
23 Hongwŏn 03 35.9
24 Hŭkkyo-ri 07 35.9
25 Hŭngnam 03 35.9
26 Hwadae 17 35.9
27 Hwangju-ŭp 07 35.9
28 Hwasŏng 17 35.9
29 Hyesan 13 35.9
30 Hyesan-dong 13 35.9
31 Iwŏn-ŭp 03 35.9
32 Kaech’ŏn 15 35.9
33 Kaesŏng 19 35.9
34 Kangdong-ŭp 12 35.9
35 Kanggye 01 35.9
36 Kangnyŏng 06 35.9
37 Kangsŏn 15 35.9
38 Kapsan-ŭp 13 35.9
39 Kilju 17 35.9
40 Koksan-ŭp 07 35.9
41 Komusan Il-tong 17 35.9
42 Kop’ung 01 35.9
43 Kosan 09 35.9
44 Kowŏn-ŭp 03 35.9
45 Kujang-ŭp 11 35.9
46 Kusŏng-si 11 35.9
47 Kwail-ŭp 06 35.9
48 Kwaksan 11 35.9
49 Kyŏngsŏng 17 35.9
50 Man’gyŏngdae-ri 12 35.9
51 Manp’o 01 35.9
52 Musan-ŭp 17 35.9
53 Myŏngch’ŏn 17 35.9
54 Myŏnggan-dong 17 35.9
55 Namp’o 14 35.9
56 Namyang 17 35.9
57 Namyang-nodongjagu 17 35.9
58 Ongjin 06 35.9
59 Onsŏng 17 35.9
60 Ŏrang 17 35.9
61 P’yŏngsŏng 15 35.9
62 Paech’ŏn-ŭp 06 35.9
63 Paek'ak 15 35.9
64 Panghyŏn-dong 11 35.9
65 Pongch’ŏn-ŭp 06 35.9
66 Pukchil-lodongjagu 11 35.9
67 Puryŏng-ŭp 17 35.9
68 Pyŏksŏng-ŭp 06 35.9
69 Pyongyang 12 35.9
70 Rajin 18 35.9
71 Ranam 17 35.9
72 Ryonggang-ŭp 14 35.9
73 Sakchu-ŭp 11 35.9
74 Samch’ŏn 06 35.9
75 Samho-rodongjagu 03 35.9
76 Samjiyŏn-ŭp 13 35.9
77 Sangsŏng-ni 15 35.9
78 Sariwŏn-si 07 35.9
79 Satan 17 35.9
80 Sijung 01 35.9
81 Sil-li 15 35.9
82 Sinanju 15 35.9
83 Sinch’ŏn-ŭp 06 35.9
84 Sindo 11 35.9
85 Sinmak 07 35.9
86 Sinp’o 03 35.9
87 Sinsang-ni 03 35.9
88 Sinŭiju 11 35.9
89 Sinwŏn-ŭp 06 35.9
90 Sŏnbong 18 35.9
91 Songhwa 06 35.9
92 Sŏngnae-ri 17 35.9
93 Songnim-ni 07 35.9
94 Songwŏn 01 35.9
95 Songwŏn-ŭp 01 35.9
96 Sunan 12 35.9
97 Sunch’ŏn 15 35.9
98 Sŭngam-nodongjagu 17 35.9
99 Sŭngho 1-tong 12 35.9
100 Sŭngjibaegam 13 35.9

Cities with the oldest median ages in North Korea often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Anak has a median age of 35.9 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Anak's residents are over 35.9 years old.
  • 2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
  • 3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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