Smallest Cities in North Korea

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - North Korea

1 Satan 17 5,961
2 Yŏmju-ŭp 11 9,437
3 Yŏngbyŏn 11 9,584
4 Sangsŏng-ni 15 9,888
5 Kwaksan 11 10,478
6 Panghyŏn-dong 11 11,026
7 Sŭngam-nodongjagu 17 11,406
8 Hoemul-li 17 11,681
9 Sŭngjibaegam 13 11,786
10 Sindo 11 11,810
11 Komusan Il-tong 17 12,242
12 Sŏngnae-ri 17 12,650
13 Chasŏng 01 12,736
14 Koksan-ŭp 07 12,923
15 Pyŏksŏng-ŭp 06 12,937
16 Twimoraet’ŏ 12 13,050
17 Ryonggang-ŭp 14 13,440
18 Hau-ri 17 13,581
19 Pukchil-lodongjagu 11 14,129
20 Sinsang-ni 03 14,960
21 Ayang-ni 06 16,104
22 Sakchu-ŭp 11 18,001
23 Sinmak 07 18,669
24 Samho-rodongjagu 03 19,025
25 Chunghwa 12 19,346
26 Sil-li 15 19,463
27 Kujang-ŭp 11 19,522
28 Anak 07 19,995
29 Kapsan-ŭp 13 20,406
30 T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp 09 20,575
31 Hoeyang 09 21,111
32 Kowŏn-ŭp 03 21,490
33 Musan-ŭp 17 21,739
34 Namyang 17 22,218
35 Yŏnan-ŭp 06 22,665
36 Kosan 09 24,822
37 Hŭkkyo-ri 07 25,437
38 Iwŏn-ŭp 03 26,364
39 Sŏnbong 18 27,331
40 Kangdong-ŭp 12 28,922
41 Chŏngju 11 29,065
42 Samjiyŏn-ŭp 13 31,471
43 Kop’ung 01 31,572
44 Anbyŏn-ŭp 09 31,845
45 Ranam 17 34,055
46 Aoji-ri 17 34,248
47 Kyŏngsŏng 17 35,604
48 Hwangju-ŭp 07 35,641
49 Yŏnsa-ŭp 17 37,876
50 Songwŏn 01 38,051
51 Songwŏn-ŭp 01 38,051
52 Changyŏn 06 39,368
53 Sŭngho 1-tong 12 39,841
54 Chunggang 01 41,022
55 Sijung 01 41,842
56 Ch’ŏsal-li 15 43,614
57 Songhwa 06 44,274
58 Yŏch’im-dong 01 47,460
59 Puryŏng-ŭp 17 48,958
60 Uiju 11 50,081
61 Chaeryŏng-ŭp 06 53,330
62 Kilju 17 63,652
63 Ongjin 06 64,247
64 T’aet’an-ŭp 06 64,258
65 Myŏngch’ŏn 17 65,797
66 Namyang-nodongjagu 17 65,956
67 Rajin 18 66,224
68 Hwadae 17 67,677
69 Hongwŏn 03 70,923
70 Yuktae-dong 03 76,427
71 Pongch’ŏn-ŭp 06 79,740
72 Sinwŏn-ŭp 06 83,161
73 Samch’ŏn 06 86,042
74 Ŏrang 17 87,757
75 Ŭndŏk 17 89,244
76 Kwail-ŭp 06 89,895
77 Sunan 12 91,791
78 Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp 06 95,597
79 Hwasŏng 17 99,557
80 Myŏnggan-dong 17 99,557
81 Hŭngnam 03 99,994
82 Kangsŏn 15 102,436
83 Kangnyŏng 06 106,827
84 Ŭllyul 06 107,997
85 Manp’o 01 116,760
86 Chaeryŏng-ni 15 125,631
87 Paek'ak 15 125,924
88 Onsŏng 17 127,893
89 Songnim-ni 07 128,831
90 Sinch’ŏn-ŭp 06 141,407
91 Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp 06 142,607
92 Sinp’o 03 152,759
93 Hoeryŏng 17 153,532
94 Paech’ŏn-ŭp 06 159,825
95 Hyesan-dong 13 192,680
96 Hyesan 13 192,680
97 Kusŏng-si 11 196,515
98 Ungsang-nodongjagu 18 196,954
99 Unggi 18 196,954
100 Ungsang 18 196,954

The smallest cities in North Korea (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Satan has a population of just 5,961. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,961 residents, Satan is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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