Dimbaza Population 2026
Dimbaza has a population of 26,099, making it the #193 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Eastern Cape. It is about 361× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,099
Rank in South Africa
#193
Coordinates
32.83°S, 27.22°E
~577 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
794 km
493 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 Dimbaza
- Qonce93,072 people · ~17 km away
- Bhisho137,287 people · ~21 km away
- Stutterheim35,510 people · ~35 km away
- Alice18,141 people · ~36 km away
- Mdantsane205,504 people · ~53 km away
- Fort Beaufort58,419 people · ~55 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Dimbaza?
Dimbaza has a population of 26,099 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #193 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Dimbaza in?
Dimbaza is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Is Dimbaza the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 794 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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