Queenstown Population 2026
Queenstown has a population of 118,599, making it the #58 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Eastern Cape. Roughly 0.2% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 79× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
118,599
Rank in South Africa
#58
Coordinates
31.90°S, 26.88°E
~1,081 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
696 km
432 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Eastern Cape
| City | Population | Rank in South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Gqeberha | 1,050,078 | #6 |
| East London | 478,676 | #13 |
| Kariega | 291,052 | #25 |
| Mdantsane | 205,504 | #34 |
| Mthatha | 164,848 | #39 |
| Bhisho | 137,287 | #50 |
| Qonce | 93,072 | #74 |
| Grahamstown | 91,548 | #76 |
Cities near Queenstown
- Whittlesea33,844 people · ~31 km away
- Lady Frere25,041 people · ~40 km away
- Stutterheim35,510 people · ~91 km away
- Alice18,141 people · ~99 km away
- Fort Beaufort58,419 people · ~100 km away
- Dimbaza26,099 people · ~109 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Queenstown?
Queenstown has a population of 118,599 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #58 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Queenstown in?
Queenstown is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Is Queenstown the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 696 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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