Upington Population 2026
Upington has a population of 71,373, making it the #94 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Northern Cape. Roughly 0.1% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 132× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
71,373
Rank in South Africa
#94
Coordinates
28.45°S, 21.26°E
~808 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
749 km
465 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Northern Cape
| City | Population | Rank in South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberley | 142,089 | #47 |
| De Aar | 32,318 | #171 |
| Postmasburg | 30,089 | #181 |
| Pampierstad | 21,707 | #221 |
| Warrenton | 17,946 | #261 |
Cities near Upington
- Postmasburg30,089 people · ~177 km away
- Pampierstad21,707 people · ~345 km away
- Kimberley142,089 people · ~344 km away
- Warrenton17,946 people · ~354 km away
- De Aar32,318 people · ~362 km away
- Vryburg55,879 people · ~380 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Upington?
Upington has a population of 71,373 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #94 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Upington in?
Upington is located in Northern Cape, South Africa.
Is Upington the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 749 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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