Modimolle Population 2026
Modimolle has a population of 50,306, making it the #120 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Limpopo. Roughly 0.1% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 187× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
50,306
Rank in South Africa
#120
Coordinates
24.70°S, 28.40°E
~1,177 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
118 km
73 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 Modimolle
- Bela Bela90,210 people · ~24 km away
- Hammanskraal112,950 people · ~80 km away
- Mokopane101,090 people · ~83 km away
- Somaroboro114,369 people · ~84 km away
- Kwaggafontein54,040 people · ~89 km away
- Soshanguve872,309 people · ~91 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Modimolle?
Modimolle has a population of 50,306 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #120 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Modimolle in?
Modimolle is located in Limpopo, South Africa.
Is Modimolle the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 118 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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