Fort Beaufort Population 2026
Fort Beaufort has a population of 58,419, making it the #105 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Eastern Cape. Roughly 0.1% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 161× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
58,419
Rank in South Africa
#105
Coordinates
32.77°S, 26.63°E
~444 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
796 km
494 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 Fort Beaufort
- Alice18,141 people · ~19 km away
- Dimbaza26,099 people · ~55 km away
- Grahamstown91,548 people · ~60 km away
- Whittlesea33,844 people · ~69 km away
- Qonce93,072 people · ~72 km away
- Bhisho137,287 people · ~76 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Fort Beaufort?
Fort Beaufort has a population of 58,419 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #105 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Fort Beaufort in?
Fort Beaufort is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Is Fort Beaufort the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 796 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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