Soshanguve Population 2026
Soshanguve has a population of 872,309, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Gauteng. Roughly 1.3% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
872,309
Rank in South Africa
#7
Coordinates
25.47°S, 28.10°E
~1,179 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
32 km
20 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gauteng
| City | Population | Rank in South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | 9,418,183 | #1 |
| Pretoria | 2,112,693 | #4 |
| Soweto | 1,695,047 | #5 |
| Evaton | 725,468 | #9 |
| Benoni | 605,344 | #10 |
| Thembisa | 511,655 | #12 |
| Vereeniging | 474,681 | #14 |
| Boksburg | 445,168 | #15 |
Cities near Soshanguve
- Mabopane110,972 people · ~5 km away
- Ga-Rankuwa90,945 people · ~19 km away
- Hammanskraal112,950 people · ~20 km away
- Letlhabile49,718 people · ~26 km away
- Pretoria2,112,693 people · ~32 km away
- Hartbeespoort26,732 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Soshanguve?
Soshanguve has a population of 872,309 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Soshanguve in?
Soshanguve is located in Gauteng, South Africa.
Is Soshanguve the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 32 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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