Thabazimbi Population 2026
Thabazimbi has a population of 34,561, making it the #156 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Limpopo. Roughly 0.1% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 273× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,561
Rank in South Africa
#156
Coordinates
24.59°S, 27.41°E
~979 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
150 km
93 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Limpopo
| City | Population | Rank in South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Polokwane | 272,461 | #26 |
| Phalaborwa | 109,468 | #65 |
| Thohoyandou | 107,144 | #66 |
| Mokopane | 101,090 | #69 |
| Bela Bela | 90,210 | #79 |
| Louis Trichardt | 86,854 | #81 |
| Nkowakowa | 51,350 | #118 |
| Musina | 51,132 | #119 |
Cities near Thabazimbi
- Bela Bela90,210 people · ~94 km away
- Hartbeestfontein-A31,554 people · ~95 km away
- Modimolle50,306 people · ~101 km away
- Marapong31,424 people · ~106 km away
- Letlhabile49,718 people · ~108 km away
- Soshanguve872,309 people · ~120 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Thabazimbi?
Thabazimbi has a population of 34,561 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #156 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Thabazimbi in?
Thabazimbi is located in Limpopo, South Africa.
Is Thabazimbi the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 150 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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