Phalaborwa Population 2026
Phalaborwa has a population of 109,468, making it the #65 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Limpopo. Roughly 0.2% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 86× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
109,468
Rank in South Africa
#65
Coordinates
23.94°S, 31.14°E
~435 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
359 km
223 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Limpopo
| City | Population | Rank in South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Polokwane | 272,461 | #26 |
| 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 |
| Modimolle | 50,306 | #120 |
Cities near Phalaborwa
- Giyani37,024 people · ~83 km away
- Nkowakowa51,350 people · ~87 km away
- Tzaneen17,457 people · ~100 km away
- Duiwelskloof24,572 people · ~106 km away
- Praktiseer26,675 people · ~110 km away
- Mkhuhlu42,969 people · ~117 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Phalaborwa?
Phalaborwa has a population of 109,468 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #65 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Phalaborwa in?
Phalaborwa is located in Limpopo, South Africa.
Is Phalaborwa the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 359 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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