Ga-Rankuwa Population 2026
Ga-Rankuwa has a population of 90,945, making it the #78 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in North West. Roughly 0.1% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 104× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
90,945
Rank in South Africa
#78
Coordinates
25.62°S, 27.99°E
~1,246 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
24 km
15 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North West
| City | Population | Rank in South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Rustenburg | 373,695 | #19 |
| Klerksdorp | 227,039 | #32 |
| Potchefstroom | 178,285 | #38 |
| Brits | 122,497 | #56 |
| Hammanskraal | 112,950 | #61 |
| Orkney | 110,052 | #64 |
| Stilfontein | 93,110 | #73 |
| Mafikeng | 77,110 | #88 |
Cities near Ga-Rankuwa
- Mabopane110,972 people · ~14 km away
- Hartbeespoort26,732 people · ~18 km away
- Soshanguve872,309 people · ~19 km away
- Brits122,497 people · ~22 km away
- Letlhabile49,718 people · ~22 km away
- Pretoria2,112,693 people · ~24 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ga-Rankuwa?
Ga-Rankuwa has a population of 90,945 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #78 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Ga-Rankuwa in?
Ga-Rankuwa is located in North West, South Africa.
Is Ga-Rankuwa the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 24 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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