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Seoul
Capital of South Korea
Seoul, officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. With surrounding Incheon metropolis and Gyeonggi province, Seoul forms the heart of the Seoul Capital Area.. Source: Wikipedia
Area of Seoul | 13 km² |
Population | 258,110 |
Male Population | 123,418 (47.8%) |
Female Population | 134,692 (52.2%) |
Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +34.5% |
Population change from 2000 to 2015 | -0.2% |
Median Age | 36.5 years |
Male Median Age | 35.9 years |
Female Median Age | 37.1 years |
Timezone | Korean Standard Time |
Map of Seoul
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Population | 191,935 | 246,991 | 258,749 | 258,110 |
Population Density | 14,783 / km² | 19,024 / km² | 19,930 / km² | 19,880 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 0.2% from year 2000 to 2015Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
---|---|---|---|
Seoul | +34.5% | +4.5% | -0.2% |
South Korea | +44.6% | +17.1% | +9% |
Median Age
Median Age: 36.5 yearsLocation | Median Age | Median Age (Male) | Median Age (Female) |
---|---|---|---|
Seoul | 36.5 years | 35.9 years | 37.1 years |
South Korea | 38 years | 36.8 years | 39.2 years |
Population By Age and Gender
Seoul Population TreeAge | Male | Female | Total |
---|---|---|---|
Under 5 | 4,704 | 4,497 | 9,202 |
5-9 | 5,143 | 4,755 | 9,898 |
10-14 | 8,210 | 7,316 | 15,526 |
15-19 | 10,003 | 8,811 | 18,814 |
20-24 | 8,868 | 9,942 | 18,811 |
25-29 | 11,365 | 14,624 | 25,990 |
30-34 | 11,556 | 12,773 | 24,330 |
35-39 | 10,208 | 11,156 | 21,364 |
40-44 | 10,114 | 11,810 | 21,925 |
45-49 | 10,725 | 11,710 | 22,436 |
50-54 | 9,844 | 11,007 | 20,852 |
55-59 | 7,448 | 8,503 | 15,951 |
60-64 | 5,977 | 6,423 | 12,401 |
65-69 | 4,333 | 4,073 | 8,407 |
70-74 | 2,635 | 2,758 | 5,394 |
75-79 | 1,276 | 1,987 | 3,263 |
80-84 | 615 | 1,449 | 2,064 |
85 Plus | 393 | 1,099 | 1,492 |
Population Density
Population Density: 19,880 / km²Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
---|---|---|---|
Seoul | 258,110 | 13 km² | 19,880 / km² |
South Korea | 48.7 million | 99,071.7 km² | 491.5 / km² |
Historical Population
Estimated Population from 700 to 2015Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
---|---|---|---|
700 | 5,401 | n/a | n/a |
800 | 7,423 | 3.2% | 202 |
900 | 8,351 | 1.2% | 92 |
1000 | 9,279 | 1.1% | 92 |
1100 | 11,135 | 1.8% | 185 |
1200 | 14,846 | 2.9% | 371 |
1300 | 11,135 | -2.8% | -371 |
1400 | 12,990 | 1.6% | 185 |
1500 | 14,846 | 1.3% | 185 |
1600 | 18,557 | 2.3% | 371 |
1700 | 23,197 | 2.3% | 464 |
1800 | 44,251 | 6.7% | 2,105 |
1900 | 50,000 | 1.2% | 574 |
1910 | 50,672 | 1.3% | 672 |
1920 | 58,853 | 16.1% | 8,181 |
1930 | 68,845 | 17% | 9,992 |
1940 | 76,890 | 11.7% | 8,045 |
1950 | 93,906 | 22.1% | 17,016 |
1960 | 121,735 | 29.6% | 27,829 |
1970 | 151,694 | 24.6% | 29,959 |
1990 | 246,991 | 27.6% | 47,648 |
2000 | 258,749 | 4.8% | 11,758 |
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Other Cities in South Korea
Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
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Andong | 3.123 km² | 15,830 | 13,128 / mi² |
Anyang, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea | 4.136 km² | 64,203 | 40,205 / mi² |
Bucheon | 10.1 km² | 195,721 | 50,376 / mi² |
Busan | 170.4 km² | 2.1 million | 31,518 / mi² |
Chinhae, South Korea | 21.8 km² | 86,722 | 10,282 / mi² |
Chungju | 3.972 km² | 20,753 | 13,533 / mi² |
Daegu | 60.8 km² | 837,496 | 35,687 / mi² |
Daejeon | 23.7 km² | 353,527 | 38,650 / mi² |
Incheon | 27.8 km² | 350,881 | 32,662 / mi² |
Jeju | 3.136 km² | 14,723 | 12,160 / mi² |
Jeonju | 12.4 km² | 135,447 | 28,201 / mi² |
Jinju | 10.1 km² | 64,316 | 16,504 / mi² |
Naju | 2.52 km² | 5,557 | 5,712 / mi² |
Nonsan | 2.251 km² | 9,001 | 10,355 / mi² |
Sacheon | 2.652 km² | 7,769 | 7,588 / mi² |
South Korea South Hamyol | 1.808 km² | 1,370 | 1,962 / mi² |
South Korea South Korea Masan | 15.5 km² | 159,260 | 26,580 / mi² |
South Korea South Korea Samch'Onp'o | 2.536 km² | 8,298 | 8,475 / mi² |
South Korea South Korea Yeanmudae | 3.464 km² | 3,755 | 2,807 / mi² |
South Korea, South Korea, Cheongju | 9.5 km² | 80,189 | 21,960 / mi² |
South Korea, South Korea, P'Ohang | 3.147 km² | 16,438 | 13,527 / mi² |
South Korea, South Korea, Uijongbu | 6.6 km² | 126,884 | 49,774 / mi² |
South Korea, South Korea, Yoju | 0.962 km² | 358 | 963.9 / mi² |
Suwon | 6.8 km² | 117,883 | 45,094 / mi² |
Taejong, South Korea | 3.286 km² | 2,860 | 2,253 / mi² |
Ulsan | 6.1 km² | 74,169 | 31,665 / mi² |
Yeosu | 2.769 km² | 6,003 | 5,615 / mi² |
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