Lady Frere Population 2026
Lady Frere has a population of 25,041, making it the #198 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Eastern Cape. It is about 376× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,041
Rank in South Africa
#198
Coordinates
31.70°S, 27.23°E
~1,020 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
669 km
415 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 |
| Kariega | 291,052 | #25 |
| Mdantsane | 205,504 | #34 |
| Mthatha | 164,848 | #39 |
| Bhisho | 137,287 | #50 |
| Queenstown | 118,599 | #58 |
| Qonce | 93,072 | #74 |
Cities near Lady Frere
- Queenstown118,599 people · ~40 km away
- Whittlesea33,844 people · ~65 km away
- Stutterheim35,510 people · ~98 km away
- Ugie16,133 people · ~110 km away
- Butterworth53,086 people · ~111 km away
- Burgersdorp19,159 people · ~116 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lady Frere?
Lady Frere has a population of 25,041 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #198 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Lady Frere in?
Lady Frere is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Is Lady Frere the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 669 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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