Port Shepstone Population 2026
Port Shepstone has a population of 52,793, making it the #116 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in KwaZulu-Natal. Roughly 0.1% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 178× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
52,793
Rank in South Africa
#116
Coordinates
30.74°S, 30.45°E
~36 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
598 km
371 miles, straight line
Other big cities in KwaZulu-Natal
| City | Population | Rank in South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Durban | 3,338,026 | #3 |
| Pietermaritzburg | 839,327 | #8 |
| Newcastle | 404,838 | #17 |
| Richards Bay | 252,968 | #28 |
| KwaDukuza | 161,177 | #40 |
| Vryheid | 150,012 | #43 |
| Pinetown | 144,026 | #44 |
| Ladysmith | 143,446 | #45 |
Cities near Port Shepstone
- Ga-Malakhe16,891 people · ~14 km away
- Margate34,407 people · ~16 km away
- eMuziwezinto19,415 people · ~52 km away
- Scottburgh23,949 people · ~58 km away
- Richmond32,445 people · ~98 km away
- Kokstad61,751 people · ~101 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Port Shepstone?
Port Shepstone has a population of 52,793 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #116 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Port Shepstone in?
Port Shepstone is located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Is Port Shepstone the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 598 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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