Vryburg Population 2026
Vryburg has a population of 55,879, making it the #109 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in North West. Roughly 0.1% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 169× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
55,879
Rank in South Africa
#109
Coordinates
26.96°S, 24.73°E
~1,202 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
370 km
230 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North West
| City | Population | Rank in South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Rustenburg | 373,695 | #19 |
| Klerksdorp | 227,039 | #32 |
| Potchefstroom | 178,285 | #38 |
| Brits | 122,497 | #56 |
| Hammanskraal | 112,950 | #61 |
| Orkney | 110,052 | #64 |
| Stilfontein | 93,110 | #73 |
| Ga-Rankuwa | 90,945 | #78 |
Cities near Vryburg
- Schweizer-Reneke70,214 people · ~65 km away
- Pampierstad21,707 people · ~92 km away
- Christiana25,019 people · ~115 km away
- Bloemhof33,432 people · ~116 km away
- Wolmaransstad49,366 people · ~127 km away
- Ottosdal22,011 people · ~128 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Vryburg?
Vryburg has a population of 55,879 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #109 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Vryburg in?
Vryburg is located in North West, South Africa.
Is Vryburg the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 370 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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