Musina Population 2026
Musina has a population of 51,132, making it the #119 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Limpopo. Roughly 0.1% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 184× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
51,132
Rank in South Africa
#119
Coordinates
22.35°S, 30.04°E
~540 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
422 km
262 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 |
| Modimolle | 50,306 | #120 |
Cities near Musina
- Tshitereke19,092 people · ~76 km away
- Louis Trichardt86,854 people · ~79 km away
- Thohoyandou107,144 people · ~81 km away
- Malamulele15,659 people · ~95 km away
- Giyani37,024 people · ~127 km away
- Duiwelskloof24,572 people · ~150 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Musina?
Musina has a population of 51,132 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #119 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Musina in?
Musina is located in Limpopo, South Africa.
Is Musina the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 422 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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