Krugersdorp Population 2026
Krugersdorp has a population of 378,821, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Gauteng. Roughly 0.6% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
378,821
Rank in South Africa
#18
Coordinates
26.09°S, 27.78°E
~1,724 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
56 km
35 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gauteng
| City | Population | Rank in South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | 9,418,183 | #1 |
| Pretoria | 2,112,693 | #4 |
| Soweto | 1,695,047 | #5 |
| Soshanguve | 872,309 | #7 |
| Evaton | 725,468 | #9 |
| Benoni | 605,344 | #10 |
| Thembisa | 511,655 | #12 |
| Vereeniging | 474,681 | #14 |
Cities near Krugersdorp
- Bagale16,087 people · ~13 km away
- Roodepoort326,416 people · ~13 km away
- Randfontein133,654 people · ~13 km away
- Soweto1,695,047 people · ~22 km away
- Randburg337,053 people · ~23 km away
- Westonaria156,831 people · ~29 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Krugersdorp?
Krugersdorp has a population of 378,821 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Krugersdorp in?
Krugersdorp is located in Gauteng, South Africa.
Is Krugersdorp the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 56 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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