Bela Bela Population 2026
Bela Bela has a population of 90,210, making it the #79 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Limpopo. Roughly 0.1% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 104× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
90,210
Rank in South Africa
#79
Coordinates
24.88°S, 28.28°E
~1,136 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
96 km
60 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Limpopo
| City | Population | Rank in South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Polokwane | 272,461 | #26 |
| Phalaborwa | 109,468 | #65 |
| Thohoyandou | 107,144 | #66 |
| Mokopane | 101,090 | #69 |
| Louis Trichardt | 86,854 | #81 |
| Nkowakowa | 51,350 | #118 |
| Musina | 51,132 | #119 |
| Modimolle | 50,306 | #120 |
Cities near Bela Bela
- Modimolle50,306 people · ~24 km away
- Hammanskraal112,950 people · ~58 km away
- Soshanguve872,309 people · ~68 km away
- Mabopane110,972 people · ~73 km away
- Somaroboro114,369 people · ~76 km away
- Letlhabile49,718 people · ~80 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bela Bela?
Bela Bela has a population of 90,210 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #79 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Bela Bela in?
Bela Bela is located in Limpopo, South Africa.
Is Bela Bela the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 96 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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