Alice Population 2026
Alice has a population of 18,141, making it the #259 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Eastern Cape. It is about 519× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,141
Rank in South Africa
#259
Coordinates
32.79°S, 26.83°E
~522 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
794 km
493 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Eastern Cape
| City | Population | Rank in South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Gqeberha | 1,050,078 | #6 |
| East London | 478,676 | #13 |
| Kariega | 291,052 | #25 |
| Mdantsane | 205,504 | #34 |
| Mthatha | 164,848 | #39 |
| Bhisho | 137,287 | #50 |
| Queenstown | 118,599 | #58 |
| Qonce | 93,072 | #74 |
Cities near Alice
- Fort Beaufort58,419 people · ~19 km away
- Dimbaza26,099 people · ~36 km away
- Qonce93,072 people · ~53 km away
- Bhisho137,287 people · ~57 km away
- Stutterheim35,510 people · ~60 km away
- Grahamstown91,548 people · ~64 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Alice?
Alice has a population of 18,141 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #259 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Alice in?
Alice is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Is Alice the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 794 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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