Malamulele Population 2026
Malamulele has a population of 15,659, making it the #287 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Limpopo. It is about 601× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,659
Rank in South Africa
#287
Coordinates
22.97°S, 30.67°E
~523 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
398 km
247 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 |
| Louis Trichardt | 86,854 | #81 |
| Nkowakowa | 51,350 | #118 |
| Musina | 51,132 | #119 |
Cities near Malamulele
- Thohoyandou107,144 people · ~20 km away
- Tshitereke19,092 people · ~21 km away
- Giyani37,024 people · ~37 km away
- Louis Trichardt86,854 people · ~79 km away
- Musina51,132 people · ~95 km away
- Duiwelskloof24,572 people · ~97 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Malamulele?
Malamulele has a population of 15,659 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #287 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Malamulele in?
Malamulele is located in Limpopo, South Africa.
Is Malamulele the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 398 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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