Hammanskraal Population 2026
Hammanskraal has a population of 112,950, making it the #61 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in North West. Roughly 0.2% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 83× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
112,950
Rank in South Africa
#61
Coordinates
25.41°S, 28.29°E
~1,110 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
39 km
24 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 |
| Orkney | 110,052 | #64 |
| Stilfontein | 93,110 | #73 |
| Ga-Rankuwa | 90,945 | #78 |
| Mafikeng | 77,110 | #88 |
Cities near Hammanskraal
- Soshanguve872,309 people · ~20 km away
- Mabopane110,972 people · ~25 km away
- Ga-Rankuwa90,945 people · ~37 km away
- Pretoria2,112,693 people · ~39 km away
- Letlhabile49,718 people · ~46 km away
- Centurion236,580 people · ~51 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hammanskraal?
Hammanskraal has a population of 112,950 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #61 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Hammanskraal in?
Hammanskraal is located in North West, South Africa.
Is Hammanskraal the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 39 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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