Youngest Cities in South Korea

Top 100 cities ranked by youngest cities

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Youngest Cities — South Korea

1 Ponggae-dong 01 44.0

2 Sanji 01 44.0

3 Dodong-ri 14 44.0

4 Pyeongchang 06 44.0

5 Songgangdong 19 44.0

6 Yongsan-dong 11 44.0

7 Sintansin 19 44.0

8 Ora-dong 01 44.0

9 Beolgyo 16 44.0

10 Jumunjin 06 44.0

11 Jenzan 14 44.0

12 Puan 03 44.0

13 Hwacheon 06 44.0

14 Taesal-li 17 44.0

15 Namsa 03 44.0

16 Gaigeturi 01 44.0

17 Haenam 16 44.0

18 Yanggu 06 44.0

19 Yŏnmu 17 44.0

20 Kinzan 17 44.0

21 Neietsu 06 44.0

22 Ganghwa-gun 12 44.0

23 Imsil 03 44.0

24 Changsu 03 44.0

25 Goseong 20 44.0

26 Hayang 14 44.0

27 Seonghwan 17 44.0

28 Waegwan 14 44.0

29 Kurye 16 44.0

30 Jinan-gun 03 44.0

31 Cheongsong gun 14 44.0

32 Tangjin 17 44.0

33 Kunwi 14 44.0

34 Jangheung 16 44.0

35 Yeonil 14 44.0

36 Heunghae 14 44.0

37 Boseong 16 44.0

38 Jungpyong 05 44.0

39 Yesan 17 44.0

40 Ara-dong 01 44.0

41 Cheorwon 06 44.0

42 Hadong 20 44.0

43 Jangseong 16 44.0

44 Santyoku 06 44.0

45 Naju 16 44.0

46 Seodong 01 44.0

47 Munsan 13 44.0

48 Yeongdong 05 44.0

49 Nonsan 17 44.0

50 Koesan 05 44.0

51 Damyang 16 44.0

52 Kimje 03 44.0

53 Ido-dong 01 44.0

54 T’aebaek 06 44.0

55 Yeongam 16 44.0

56 Yeonggwang 16 44.0

57 Miryang 20 44.0

58 Sinan 16 44.0

59 Yecheon 14 44.0

60 Tallang-dong 01 44.0

61 Gapyeong 13 44.0

62 Eisen 14 44.0

63 Okcheon 05 44.0

64 Buyeo 17 44.0

65 Hwasun 16 44.0

66 Chinch'ŏn 05 44.0

67 Kosong 06 44.0

68 Pubal 13 44.0

69 Uiwang 13 44.0

70 Hwawŏn 15 44.0

71 Anseong 13 44.0

72 Tongyeong 20 44.0

73 Kyosai 20 44.0

74 Gongju 17 44.0

75 Koch'ang 03 44.0

76 Seosan 17 44.0

77 Changnyeong 20 44.0

78 Hongch’ŏn 06 44.0

79 Mungyeong 14 44.0

80 Naesŏ 20 44.0

81 Sokcho 06 44.0

82 Nangen 03 44.0

83 Gwangju 13 44.0

84 Sinhyeon 20 44.0

85 Ungsang 20 44.0

86 Yangp'yŏng 13 44.0

87 Wanju 03 44.0

88 Yeongju 14 44.0

89 Hongseong 17 44.0

90 Kwangyang 16 44.0

91 Namyangju 13 44.0

92 Muan 16 44.0

93 Boryeong 17 44.0

94 Wabu 13 44.0

95 Asan 17 44.0

96 Donghae City 06 44.0

97 Sangju 14 44.0

98 Hwado 13 44.0

99 Yeoju 13 44.0

100 Siheungdong 11 44.0

The youngest cities in South Korea by median age tend to be dynamic communities with growing populations and active lifestyles. Ponggae-dong has a median age of 44.0 years.

Young median ages often reflect the presence of universities, military bases, or rapidly growing job markets that attract young workers and families. These cities typically have higher birth rates and more demand for schools and family-oriented services.

Cities with younger populations often feature vibrant nightlife, dining scenes, and cultural activities catered to younger demographics, along with strong demand for rental housing and entry-level employment opportunities.

Did You Know?

1. Half of Ponggae-dong's population is under 44.0 years old.
2. College towns and military base communities typically have the youngest median ages due to their large populations of 18-24 year olds.
3. Cities with young populations often see faster economic growth and more entrepreneurial activity.

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