Sasolburg Population 2026
Sasolburg has a population of 135,828, making it the #51 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Free State. Roughly 0.2% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 69× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
135,828
Rank in South Africa
#51
Coordinates
26.81°S, 27.82°E
~1,473 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
124 km
77 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Free State
| City | Population | Rank in South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Bloemfontein | 556,637 | #11 |
| Welkom | 431,944 | #16 |
| Botshabelo | 309,714 | #23 |
| Virginia | 122,502 | #55 |
| Kroonstad | 117,152 | #59 |
| Kutloanong | 95,008 | #72 |
| Bethlehem | 91,075 | #77 |
| Phuthaditjhaba | 84,258 | #85 |
Cities near Sasolburg
- Vanderbijlpark246,754 people · ~12 km away
- Vereeniging474,681 people · ~19 km away
- Evaton725,468 people · ~31 km away
- Parys71,319 people · ~37 km away
- Heilbron32,836 people · ~54 km away
- Westonaria156,831 people · ~57 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sasolburg?
Sasolburg has a population of 135,828 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #51 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Sasolburg in?
Sasolburg is located in Free State, South Africa.
Is Sasolburg the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 124 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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