Tshitereke Population 2026
Tshitereke has a population of 19,092, making it the #247 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Limpopo. It is about 493× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,092
Rank in South Africa
#247
Coordinates
22.88°S, 30.49°E
~702 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
395 km
245 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 Tshitereke
- Thohoyandou107,144 people · ~7 km away
- Malamulele15,659 people · ~21 km away
- Giyani37,024 people · ~52 km away
- Louis Trichardt86,854 people · ~63 km away
- Musina51,132 people · ~76 km away
- Duiwelskloof24,572 people · ~97 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tshitereke?
Tshitereke has a population of 19,092 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #247 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Tshitereke in?
Tshitereke is located in Limpopo, South Africa.
Is Tshitereke the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 395 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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