eMbalenhle Population 2026
eMbalenhle has a population of 142,443, making it the #46 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Mpumalanga. Roughly 0.2% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 66× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
142,443
Rank in South Africa
#46
Coordinates
26.53°S, 29.07°E
~1,575 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
124 km
77 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mpumalanga
| City | Population | Rank in South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Emalahleni | 373,403 | #20 |
| Middelburg | 196,263 | #35 |
| 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 eMbalenhle
- Bethal72,821 people · ~41 km away
- Standerton101,101 people · ~48 km away
- Delmas92,046 people · ~58 km away
- Heidelberg85,858 people · ~70 km away
- Emalahleni373,403 people · ~75 km away
- Brakpan305,692 people · ~77 km away
FAQ
What is the population of eMbalenhle?
eMbalenhle has a population of 142,443 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #46 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is eMbalenhle in?
eMbalenhle is located in Mpumalanga, South Africa.
Is eMbalenhle the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 124 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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