Giyani Population 2026
Giyani has a population of 37,024, making it the #149 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Limpopo. Roughly 0.1% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 254× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
37,024
Rank in South Africa
#149
Coordinates
23.30°S, 30.72°E
~484 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
373 km
232 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Limpopo
| City | Population | Rank in South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Polokwane | 272,461 | #26 |
| Phalaborwa | 109,468 | #65 |
| Thohoyandou | 107,144 | #66 |
| Mokopane | 101,090 | #69 |
| Bela Bela | 90,210 | #79 |
| Louis Trichardt | 86,854 | #81 |
| Nkowakowa | 51,350 | #118 |
| Musina | 51,132 | #119 |
Cities near Giyani
- Malamulele15,659 people · ~37 km away
- Thohoyandou107,144 people · ~46 km away
- Tshitereke19,092 people · ~52 km away
- Duiwelskloof24,572 people · ~73 km away
- Nkowakowa51,350 people · ~79 km away
- Tzaneen17,457 people · ~82 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Giyani?
Giyani has a population of 37,024 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #149 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Giyani in?
Giyani is located in Limpopo, South Africa.
Is Giyani the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 373 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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