Marapong Population 2026
Marapong has a population of 31,424, making it the #176 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Limpopo. It is about 300× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
31,424
Rank in South Africa
#176
Coordinates
23.66°S, 27.62°E
~870 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
239 km
148 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 Marapong
- Thabazimbi34,561 people · ~106 km away
- Modimolle50,306 people · ~140 km away
- Bela Bela90,210 people · ~152 km away
- Mokopane101,090 people · ~153 km away
- Polokwane272,461 people · ~190 km away
- Hartbeestfontein-A31,554 people · ~199 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Marapong?
Marapong has a population of 31,424 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #176 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Marapong in?
Marapong is located in Limpopo, South Africa.
Is Marapong the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 239 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.
← All biggest cities in South Africa · South Africa population by year