Louis Trichardt Population 2026
Louis Trichardt has a population of 86,854, making it the #81 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Limpopo. Roughly 0.1% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 108× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
86,854
Rank in South Africa
#81
Coordinates
23.04°S, 29.90°E
~956 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
347 km
215 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Limpopo
| City | Population | Rank in South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Polokwane | 272,461 | #26 |
| Phalaborwa | 109,468 | #65 |
| Thohoyandou | 107,144 | #66 |
| Mokopane | 101,090 | #69 |
| Bela Bela | 90,210 | #79 |
| Nkowakowa | 51,350 | #118 |
| Musina | 51,132 | #119 |
| Modimolle | 50,306 | #120 |
Cities near Louis Trichardt
- Thohoyandou107,144 people · ~61 km away
- Tshitereke19,092 people · ~63 km away
- Duiwelskloof24,572 people · ~76 km away
- Musina51,132 people · ~79 km away
- Malamulele15,659 people · ~79 km away
- Giyani37,024 people · ~88 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Louis Trichardt?
Louis Trichardt has a population of 86,854 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #81 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Louis Trichardt in?
Louis Trichardt is located in Limpopo, South Africa.
Is Louis Trichardt the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 347 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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