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Smallest Cities in North Korea

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities — North Korea

1 Satan 17 5,961
2 Ungsang-nodongjagu 18 8,410
3 Yŏmju-ŭp 11 9,437
4 Yŏngbyŏn 11 9,584
5 Sangsŏng-ni 15 9,888
6 Kwaksan 11 10,478
7 Panghyŏn-dong 11 11,026
8 Sŭngam-nodongjagu 17 11,406
9 Hoemul-li 17 11,681
10 Sŭngjibaegam 13 11,786
11 Sindo 11 11,810
12 Komusan Il-tong 17 12,242
13 Sŏngnae-ri 17 12,650
14 Chasŏng 01 12,736
15 Koksan-ŭp 07 12,923
16 Pyŏksŏng-ŭp 06 12,937
17 Twimoraet’ŏ 12 13,050
18 Ryonggang-ŭp 14 13,440
19 Hau-ri 17 13,581
20 Pukchil-lodongjagu 11 14,129
21 Sinsang-ni 03 14,960
22 Sinanju 15 15,693
23 Ayang-ni 06 16,104
24 Sakchu-ŭp 11 18,001
25 Sinmak 07 18,669
26 Samho-rodongjagu 03 19,025
27 Chunghwa 12 19,346
28 Sil-li 15 19,463
29 Kujang-ŭp 11 19,522
30 Onsŏng 17 19,806
31 Anak 07 19,995
32 Kapsan-ŭp 13 20,406
33 T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp 09 20,575
34 Hoeyang 09 21,111
35 Kowŏn-ŭp 03 21,490
36 Musan-ŭp 17 21,739
37 Yŏnggwang-ŭp 03 21,882
38 Namyang 17 22,218
39 Yŏnan-ŭp 06 22,665
40 Kosan 09 24,822
41 Hŭkkyo-ri 07 25,437
42 Iwŏn-ŭp 03 26,364
43 Sŏnbong 18 27,331
44 Unggi 18 27,331
45 Kangdong-ŭp 12 28,922
46 Chŏngju 11 29,065
47 Kusŏng-si 11 30,902
48 Samjiyŏn-ŭp 13 31,471
49 Kop’ung 01 31,572
50 Anbyŏn-ŭp 09 31,845
51 Ranam 17 34,055
52 Aoji-ri 17 34,248
53 Kyŏngsŏng 17 35,604
54 Hwangju-ŭp 07 35,641
55 Sunan 12 36,671
56 Yŏnsa-ŭp 17 37,876
57 Songwŏn 01 38,051
58 Songwŏn-ŭp 01 38,051
59 Changyŏn 06 39,368
60 Sŭngho 1-tong 12 39,841
61 Chunggang 01 41,022
62 Sijung 01 41,842
63 Ch’ŏsal-li 15 43,614
64 Hoeryŏng 17 43,831
65 Songhwa 06 44,274
66 Yŏch’im-dong 01 47,460
67 Puryŏng-ŭp 17 48,958
68 Uiju 11 50,081
69 Anju 15 50,196
70 Chaeryŏng-ŭp 06 53,330
71 Kilju 17 63,652
72 Ongjin 06 64,247
73 T’aet’an-ŭp 06 64,258
74 Myŏngch’ŏn 17 65,797
75 Namyang-nodongjagu 17 65,956
76 Rajin 18 66,224
77 Hwadae 17 67,677
78 Hongwŏn 03 70,923
79 Yuktae-dong 03 76,427
80 Pongch’ŏn-ŭp 06 79,740
81 Sinwŏn-ŭp 06 83,161
82 Samch’ŏn 06 86,042
83 Ŏrang 17 87,757
84 Ŭndŏk 17 89,244
85 Kwail-ŭp 06 89,895
86 Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp 06 95,597
87 Hyesan-dong 13 97,794
88 Hwasŏng 17 99,557
89 Myŏnggan-dong 17 99,557
90 P’yŏngsŏng 15 100,000
91 Kangsŏn 15 102,436
92 Kangnyŏng 06 106,827
93 Ŭllyul 06 107,997
94 Manp’o 01 116,760
95 Chaeryŏng-ni 15 125,631
96 Paek'ak 15 125,924
97 Sinch’ŏn-ŭp 06 141,407
98 Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp 06 142,607
99 Songnim-ni 07 152,425
100 Sinp’o 03 152,759

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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