Kwaggafontein Population 2026
Kwaggafontein has a population of 54,040, making it the #113 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Mpumalanga. Roughly 0.1% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 174× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
54,040
Rank in South Africa
#113
Coordinates
25.33°S, 28.94°E
~1,328 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
89 km
55 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mpumalanga
| City | Population | Rank in South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Emalahleni | 373,403 | #20 |
| Middelburg | 196,263 | #35 |
| eMbalenhle | 142,443 | #46 |
| Somaroboro | 114,369 | #60 |
| Mbombela | 110,159 | #63 |
| Standerton | 101,101 | #68 |
| Ermelo | 100,324 | #70 |
| Delmas | 92,046 | #75 |
Cities near Kwaggafontein
- Somaroboro114,369 people · ~11 km away
- Ekangala58,099 people · ~43 km away
- Hammanskraal112,950 people · ~66 km away
- Emalahleni373,403 people · ~67 km away
- Middelburg196,263 people · ~72 km away
- Bela Bela90,210 people · ~83 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kwaggafontein?
Kwaggafontein has a population of 54,040 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #113 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Kwaggafontein in?
Kwaggafontein is located in Mpumalanga, South Africa.
Is Kwaggafontein the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 89 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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