Gqeberha Population 2026
Gqeberha has a population of 1,050,078, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Eastern Cape. Roughly 1.6% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 9.0× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,050,078
Rank in South Africa
#6
Coordinates
33.96°S, 25.61°E
~61 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
947 km
588 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Eastern Cape
| City | Population | Rank in South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Grahamstown | 91,548 | #76 |
Cities near Gqeberha
- Kariega291,052 people · ~30 km away
- Jeffreys Bay32,477 people · ~65 km away
- Humansdorp34,733 people · ~78 km away
- Grahamstown91,548 people · ~112 km away
- Port Alfred30,981 people · ~124 km away
- Fort Beaufort58,419 people · ~162 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gqeberha?
Gqeberha has a population of 1,050,078 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Gqeberha in?
Gqeberha is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Is Gqeberha the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 947 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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