Emalahleni Population 2026
Emalahleni has a population of 373,403, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Mpumalanga. Roughly 0.6% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
373,403
Rank in South Africa
#20
Coordinates
25.87°S, 29.23°E
~1,629 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
106 km
66 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mpumalanga
| City | Population | Rank in South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Middelburg | 196,263 | #35 |
| eMbalenhle | 142,443 | #46 |
| Somaroboro | 114,369 | #60 |
| Mbombela | 110,159 | #63 |
| Standerton | 101,101 | #68 |
| Ermelo | 100,324 | #70 |
| Delmas | 92,046 | #75 |
| Piet Retief | 84,349 | #84 |
Cities near Emalahleni
- Middelburg196,263 people · ~26 km away
- Ekangala58,099 people · ~55 km away
- Delmas92,046 people · ~63 km away
- Kwaggafontein54,040 people · ~67 km away
- Bethal72,821 people · ~69 km away
- Somaroboro114,369 people · ~71 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Emalahleni?
Emalahleni has a population of 373,403 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Emalahleni in?
Emalahleni is located in Mpumalanga, South Africa.
Is Emalahleni the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 106 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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