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Smallest Cities in South Korea

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — South Korea

1 Ponggae-dong 01 5,166
2 Sanji 01 8,866
3 Dodong-ri 14 9,169
4 Pyeongchang 06 9,940
5 Songgangdong 19 10,000
6 Yongsan-dong 11 12,612
7 Sintansin 19 15,000
8 Ora-dong 01 16,037
9 Beolgyo 16 19,842
10 Jumunjin 06 20,600
11 Jenzan 14 20,673
12 Puan 03 22,267
13 Hwacheon 06 22,965
14 Taesal-li 17 23,149
15 Namsa 03 23,587
16 Gaigeturi 01 23,717
17 Haenam 16 23,928
18 Yanggu 06 24,027
19 Yŏnmu 17 25,015
20 Kinzan 17 25,243
21 Neietsu 06 25,413
22 Ganghwa-gun 12 25,535
23 Imsil 03 25,693
24 Changsu 03 26,463
25 Goseong 20 26,704
26 Hayang 14 27,236
27 Seonghwan 17 29,239
28 Waegwan 14 29,691
29 Kurye 16 30,000
30 Jinan-gun 03 31,273
31 Cheongsong gun 14 31,313
32 Tangjin 17 32,778
33 Kunwi 14 34,293
34 Jangheung 16 34,544
35 Yeonil 14 34,560
36 Heunghae 14 36,080
37 Boseong 16 37,164
38 Jungpyong 05 37,207
39 Yesan 17 39,409
40 Ara-dong 01 40,448
41 Cheorwon 06 40,646
42 Hadong 20 40,909
43 Jangseong 16 42,129
44 Santyoku 06 42,145
45 Naju 16 42,459
46 Seodong 01 42,569
47 Munsan 13 43,208
48 Yeongdong 05 43,680
49 Nonsan 17 43,845
50 Koesan 05 44,461
51 Damyang 16 44,800
52 Kimje 03 44,894
53 Ido-dong 01 48,579
54 T’aebaek 06 48,962
55 Yeongam 16 51,573
56 Yeonggwang 16 51,688
57 Miryang 20 53,103
58 Sinan 16 53,150
59 Yecheon 14 54,873
60 Tallang-dong 01 54,954
61 Gapyeong 13 55,415
62 Eisen 14 56,006
63 Okcheon 05 56,634
64 Buyeo 17 59,823
65 Hwasun 16 59,914
66 Chinch'ŏn 05 60,964
67 Kosong 06 62,446
68 Pubal 13 63,026
69 Uiwang 13 63,040
70 Hwawŏn 15 64,718
71 Anseong 13 69,255
72 Tongyeong 20 70,641
73 Kyosai 20 72,124
74 Gongju 17 72,435
75 Koch'ang 03 72,996
76 Seosan 17 74,208
77 Changnyeong 20 74,668
78 Hongch’ŏn 06 75,251
79 Mungyeong 14 77,304
80 Naesŏ 20 80,987
81 Sokcho 06 81,164
82 Nangen 03 81,257
83 Gwangju 13 81,780
84 Sinhyeon 20 82,560
85 Ungsang 20 83,360
86 Yangp'yŏng 13 83,367
87 Wanju 03 84,009
88 Yeongju 14 84,625
89 Hongseong 17 89,174
90 Kwangyang 16 89,281
91 Namyangju 13 90,798
92 Muan 16 92,009
93 Boryeong 17 94,191
94 Wabu 13 96,775
95 Asan 17 97,749
96 Donghae City 06 101,128
97 Sangju 14 101,267
98 Hwado 13 106,358
99 Yeoju 13 111,897
100 Siheungdong 11 128,142

The smallest cities in South Korea (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Ponggae-dong has a population of just 5,166. 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 5,166 residents, Ponggae-dong 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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