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Incheon, South Korea

Major city · Population 3.0M

Incheon is the 3rd largest city in South Korea with a population of approximately 3,039,450 people as of 2026. This makes it the 114th largest city in the world, accounting for 5.87% of South Korea's total population of 51.8M. Incheon is classified as a major city and operates in the Asia/Seoul timezone. The average annual temperature is 13.2°C with 1,265 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 42 meters above sea level.

Population

3,039,450

Global Rank

#114

Country Rank

#3

% of South Korea

5.87%

Avg Temperature

13.2°C

Annual Rainfall

1,265 mm

Elevation

42 m

Timezone

Asia/Seoul

Incheon on the Map

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Climate in Incheon

Incheon's warmest month is Aug and the coldest is Jan. The wettest month is Jul with 393 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

-1.6°C
Jan
2.3°C
Feb
5.2°C
Mar
13.6°C
Apr
16.3°C
May
22.2°C
Jun
25.4°C
Jul
27.5°C
Aug
24°C
Sep
15.2°C
Oct
8.1°C
Nov
-0.4°C
Dec
-1.6°C27.5°C

Monthly Rainfall

20 mm
Jan
70 mm
Feb
36 mm
Mar
43 mm
Apr
113 mm
May
102 mm
Jun
393 mm
Jul
177 mm
Aug
194 mm
Sep
67 mm
Oct
45 mm
Nov
5 mm
Dec

South Korea at a Glance

Country Population

51,751,065

Capital

Seoul

Region

Eastern Asia

Major Cities

58

GDP per Capita

$36,239

Life Expectancy

83.4 years

Urban Population

81.2%

Growth Rate

0.00%

Other Major Cities in South Korea

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Incheon with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Incheon by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Bucheon-si850,7318 km
Gwangmyeong357,54514 km
Ansan-si623,25618 km
Siheungdong128,14218 km
Anyang-si595,64421 km
Gunpo286,48524 km
Goyang-si1,061,75225 km
Seoul10,349,31227 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Incheon?

The population of Incheon, South Korea is approximately 3,039,450 people, making it the 114th largest city in the world and the 3rd largest in South Korea.

Is Incheon the capital of South Korea?

No, the capital of South Korea is Seoul. Incheon is the 3rd largest city in the country.

What is the climate like in Incheon?

Incheon has an average annual temperature of 13.2°C and receives 1,265 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Aug and the coldest is Jan.

What timezone is Incheon in?

Incheon is in the Asia/Seoul timezone.