Hartbeestfontein-A Population 2026
Hartbeestfontein-A has a population of 31,554, making it the #174 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in North West. It is about 298× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
31,554
Rank in South Africa
#174
Coordinates
25.44°S, 27.51°E
~1,117 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
76 km
47 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 Hartbeestfontein-A
- Letlhabile49,718 people · ~33 km away
- Brits122,497 people · ~35 km away
- Rustenburg373,695 people · ~37 km away
- Hartbeespoort26,732 people · ~48 km away
- Ga-Rankuwa90,945 people · ~52 km away
- Mabopane110,972 people · ~56 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hartbeestfontein-A?
Hartbeestfontein-A has a population of 31,554 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #174 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Hartbeestfontein-A in?
Hartbeestfontein-A is located in North West, South Africa.
Is Hartbeestfontein-A the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 76 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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