Ekangala Population 2026
Ekangala has a population of 58,099, making it the #106 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Gauteng. Roughly 0.1% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 162× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
58,099
Rank in South Africa
#106
Coordinates
25.67°S, 28.73°E
~1,472 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
55 km
34 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gauteng
| City | Population | Rank in South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | 9,418,183 | #1 |
| Pretoria | 2,112,693 | #4 |
| Soweto | 1,695,047 | #5 |
| Soshanguve | 872,309 | #7 |
| Evaton | 725,468 | #9 |
| Benoni | 605,344 | #10 |
| Thembisa | 511,655 | #12 |
| Vereeniging | 474,681 | #14 |
Cities near Ekangala
- Somaroboro114,369 people · ~37 km away
- Kwaggafontein54,040 people · ~43 km away
- Hammanskraal112,950 people · ~53 km away
- Delmas92,046 people · ~53 km away
- Pretoria2,112,693 people · ~55 km away
- Emalahleni373,403 people · ~55 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ekangala?
Ekangala has a population of 58,099 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #106 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Ekangala in?
Ekangala is located in Gauteng, South Africa.
Is Ekangala the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 55 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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