Bloemhof Population 2026
Bloemhof has a population of 33,432, making it the #162 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in North West. Roughly 0.1% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 282× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
33,432
Rank in South Africa
#162
Coordinates
27.65°S, 25.61°E
~1,236 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
332 km
206 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North West
| City | Population | Rank in South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Rustenburg | 373,695 | #19 |
| Klerksdorp | 227,039 | #32 |
| Potchefstroom | 178,285 | #38 |
| Brits | 122,497 | #56 |
| Hammanskraal | 112,950 | #61 |
| Orkney | 110,052 | #64 |
| Stilfontein | 93,110 | #73 |
| Ga-Rankuwa | 90,945 | #78 |
Cities near Bloemhof
- Christiana25,019 people · ~53 km away
- Schweizer-Reneke70,214 people · ~58 km away
- Wolmaransstad49,366 people · ~62 km away
- Warrenton17,946 people · ~91 km away
- Pampierstad21,707 people · ~92 km away
- Ottosdal22,011 people · ~101 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bloemhof?
Bloemhof has a population of 33,432 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #162 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Bloemhof in?
Bloemhof is located in North West, South Africa.
Is Bloemhof the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 332 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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