Somaroboro Population 2026
Somaroboro has a population of 114,369, making it the #60 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Mpumalanga. Roughly 0.2% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 82× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
114,369
Rank in South Africa
#60
Coordinates
25.35°S, 28.83°E
~1,368 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
79 km
49 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mpumalanga
| City | Population | Rank in South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Emalahleni | 373,403 | #20 |
| Middelburg | 196,263 | #35 |
| eMbalenhle | 142,443 | #46 |
| Mbombela | 110,159 | #63 |
| Standerton | 101,101 | #68 |
| Ermelo | 100,324 | #70 |
| Delmas | 92,046 | #75 |
| Piet Retief | 84,349 | #84 |
Cities near Somaroboro
- Kwaggafontein54,040 people · ~11 km away
- Ekangala58,099 people · ~37 km away
- Hammanskraal112,950 people · ~55 km away
- Emalahleni373,403 people · ~71 km away
- Soshanguve872,309 people · ~75 km away
- Bela Bela90,210 people · ~76 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Somaroboro?
Somaroboro has a population of 114,369 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #60 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Somaroboro in?
Somaroboro is located in Mpumalanga, South Africa.
Is Somaroboro the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 79 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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