Kariega Population 2026
Kariega has a population of 291,052, making it the #25 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Eastern Cape. Roughly 0.4% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 32× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
291,052
Rank in South Africa
#25
Coordinates
33.76°S, 25.40°E
~122 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
930 km
578 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Eastern Cape
| City | Population | Rank in South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Gqeberha | 1,050,078 | #6 |
| East London | 478,676 | #13 |
| 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 Kariega
- Gqeberha1,050,078 people · ~30 km away
- Jeffreys Bay32,477 people · ~55 km away
- Humansdorp34,733 people · ~66 km away
- Grahamstown91,548 people · ~116 km away
- Port Alfred30,981 people · ~138 km away
- Fort Beaufort58,419 people · ~158 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kariega?
Kariega has a population of 291,052 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #25 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Kariega in?
Kariega is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Is Kariega the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 930 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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