Letlhabile Population 2026
Letlhabile has a population of 49,718, making it the #121 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in North West. Roughly 0.1% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 189× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
49,718
Rank in South Africa
#121
Coordinates
25.48°S, 27.84°E
~1,192 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
46 km
29 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 Letlhabile
- Brits122,497 people · ~18 km away
- Ga-Rankuwa90,945 people · ~22 km away
- Mabopane110,972 people · ~23 km away
- Soshanguve872,309 people · ~26 km away
- Hartbeespoort26,732 people · ~28 km away
- Hartbeestfontein-A31,554 people · ~33 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Letlhabile?
Letlhabile has a population of 49,718 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #121 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Letlhabile in?
Letlhabile is located in North West, South Africa.
Is Letlhabile the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 46 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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