Hartbeespoort Population 2026
Hartbeespoort has a population of 26,732, making it the #189 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in North West. It is about 352× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,732
Rank in South Africa
#189
Coordinates
25.73°S, 27.87°E
~1,194 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
32 km
20 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 |
| Ga-Rankuwa | 90,945 | #78 |
Cities near Hartbeespoort
- Brits122,497 people · ~14 km away
- Ga-Rankuwa90,945 people · ~18 km away
- Letlhabile49,718 people · ~28 km away
- Mabopane110,972 people · ~31 km away
- Pretoria2,112,693 people · ~32 km away
- Centurion236,580 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hartbeespoort?
Hartbeespoort has a population of 26,732 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #189 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Hartbeespoort in?
Hartbeespoort is located in North West, South Africa.
Is Hartbeespoort the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 32 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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