Sinŭiju, P'yŏngan-bukto

North Korea

Regional capital40.1006° N, 124.3981° E

In P'yŏngan-bukto, North Korea, Sinŭiju is a regional capital. It is home to 288,112 people.

Population288,112

ProvinceP'yŏngan-bukto

Coordinates40.1006° N, 124.3981° E

CountryNorth Korea

Rank in North Korea#12 of 34,493

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About Sinŭiju

Sinŭiju can be found at 40.10° N, 124.40° E in the Northern Hemisphere. It is part of the P'yŏngan-bukto division in North Korea.

With a population of 288,112, Sinŭiju ranks #12 among the 34,493 cities and localities registered in North Korea.

Cities in P'yŏngan-bukto

P'yŏngan-bukto is one of North Korea's administrative regions. Sinŭiju is one of its main cities, along with Uiju, Kusŏng-si, Chŏngju. Sinŭiju has 288,112 inhabitants.

Uiju50,081 Kusŏng-si30,902 Chŏngju29,065 Kujang-ŭp19,522 Sakchu-ŭp18,001 Pukchil-lodongjagu14,129 Sindo11,810 Panghyŏn-dong11,026 Kwaksan10,478 Yŏngbyŏn9,584

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Sinŭiju?

Sinŭiju has a population of 288,112. It ranks #12 in North Korea by population.

What province or state is Sinŭiju in?

Sinŭiju is located in P'yŏngan-bukto, North Korea.

Where is Sinŭiju located?

Sinŭiju is located at coordinates 40.10° N, 124.40° E in P'yŏngan-bukto, North Korea.

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