Chongjin: population and official figures
What is the population of Chongjin?
Chongjin had 614,892 inhabitants (city proper) on 1 October 2008, according to a complete census (usual residents) reported to the United Nations.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow does Chongjin rank among cities in North Korea?
Of the 23 cities the UN table lists for North Korea (capitals and places of 100,000 or more), it is 2nd largest.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow many women and men live in Chongjin?
Women and girls made up 52.4% of residents (322,151 female, 292,741 male).
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyWho runs Chongjin?
In North Korea, cities and towns are run by provinces: Provincial people's assembly elected by voters; it elects the people's committee and its chair. Party committee secretary leads in practice.. Regional administration, economy, food distribution, local industry.
How local power works in North Korea
Cities of a similar size in North Korea
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Sources
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, Table 8: Population of capital cities and cities of 100 000 or more inhabitants, latest available year, 2005-2024, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c6784df022e…)
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, technical notes to Table 8, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b0d2d6d8ccd6…)
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