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Pyongyang

Pyongyang (North Korea): major city of North Korea, with country factbook, ranking and leader links.

Last updated: October 2026

About Pyongyang

CountryNorth Korea
CapitalYes — national capital

Source: UN World Urbanization Prospects, 2022 Revision (metropolitan agglomeration estimate). Observation date: 2022. The Bureau cross-checked major-city figures against UN WUP; smaller-city figures are presented as published and have not been individually re-verified.

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What is the population of Pyongyang?

This page does not list a population figure for Pyongyang. The Bureau’s profile records it as a major city of North Korea.

Where is Pyongyang located?

Pyongyang is in North Korea. It is the national capital of North Korea.

What is Pyongyang known for?

Pyongyang is the national capital of North Korea. As the capital, it is the country’s seat of government. The Bureau’s profile records its population and country context; see the North Korea factbook for the wider national picture.

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