Butterworth Population 2026
Butterworth has a population of 53,086, making it the #115 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Eastern Cape. Roughly 0.1% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 177× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
53,086
Rank in South Africa
#115
Coordinates
32.33°S, 28.15°E
~545 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
732 km
455 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Eastern Cape
| City | Population | Rank in South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Gqeberha | 1,050,078 | #6 |
| East London | 478,676 | #13 |
| Kariega | 291,052 | #25 |
| Mdantsane | 205,504 | #34 |
| Mthatha | 164,848 | #39 |
| Bhisho | 137,287 | #50 |
| Queenstown | 118,599 | #58 |
| Qonce | 93,072 | #74 |
Cities near Butterworth
- Stutterheim35,510 people · ~73 km away
- Mdantsane205,504 people · ~76 km away
- East London478,676 people · ~79 km away
- Bhisho137,287 people · ~88 km away
- Qonce93,072 people · ~94 km away
- Mthatha164,848 people · ~102 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Butterworth?
Butterworth has a population of 53,086 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #115 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Butterworth in?
Butterworth is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Is Butterworth the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 732 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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