Thohoyandou Population 2026
Thohoyandou has a population of 107,144, making it the #66 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Limpopo. Roughly 0.2% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 88× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
107,144
Rank in South Africa
#66
Coordinates
22.95°S, 30.48°E
~724 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
389 km
242 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Limpopo
| City | Population | Rank in South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Polokwane | 272,461 | #26 |
| Phalaborwa | 109,468 | #65 |
| Mokopane | 101,090 | #69 |
| Bela Bela | 90,210 | #79 |
| Louis Trichardt | 86,854 | #81 |
| Nkowakowa | 51,350 | #118 |
| Musina | 51,132 | #119 |
| Modimolle | 50,306 | #120 |
Cities near Thohoyandou
- Tshitereke19,092 people · ~7 km away
- Malamulele15,659 people · ~20 km away
- Giyani37,024 people · ~46 km away
- Louis Trichardt86,854 people · ~61 km away
- Musina51,132 people · ~81 km away
- Duiwelskloof24,572 people · ~90 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Thohoyandou?
Thohoyandou has a population of 107,144 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #66 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Thohoyandou in?
Thohoyandou is located in Limpopo, South Africa.
Is Thohoyandou the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 389 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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