Most Populous North Korean Cities
| Rank | Hangul | Hanja* | City | Population | Image | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 평양 | 平壤 | Pyongyang | 3,255,288 (2008) | Located along the Taedong River, Pyongyang is North Korea's capital and largest city. | |
| 2 | 함흥 | 咸興 | Hamhung | 768,551 (2008) | Hamhung is capital of Hamgyongnam-do and the second largest city in North Korea. | |
| 3 | 청진 | 清津 | Chongjin | 627,000 (2008) | North Korea's busiest seaport and third largest city, Chongjin is capital of Hamgyongbuk-do. | |
| 4 | 남포 | 南浦 | Nampo | 366,815 (2008) | Nampo is another important port, and is managed as a Special City within Pyongannam-do. | |
| 5 | 원산 | 元山 | Wonsan | 363,127 (2008) | Wonsan is a large port and capital of Kangwon-do. | |
| 6 | 신의주 | 新義州 | Sinuiju | 359,341 (2008) | Sinuiju is the capital of Pyonganbuk-do and North Korea's largest trade center with China. | |
| 7 | 단천 | 端川 | Tanchon | 345,875 (2008) | Tanchon is known for its extensive mineral resources and chemical industry. | |
| 8 | 개천 | 价川 | Kaechon | 319,554 (2008) | Kaechon major industry is metalworking and machine building. | |
| 9 | 개성 | 開城 | Kaesong | 308,440 (2008) | A former capital of Korea, Kaesong is famous for its beautiful setting and many historic landmarks. | |
| 10 | 사리원 | 沙里院 | Sariwon | 307,764 (2008) | Sariwon is capital of Hwanghaebuk-do, and site of several universities. |
- Note: Hanja, or Chinese characters, have not been officially used in North Korea since the 1950s.
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