Bagale Population 2026
Bagale has a population of 16,087, making it the #276 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Gauteng. It is about 585× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,087
Rank in South Africa
#276
Coordinates
26.07°S, 27.65°E
~1,580 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
65 km
40 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gauteng
| City | Population | Rank in South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | 9,418,183 | #1 |
| Pretoria | 2,112,693 | #4 |
| Soweto | 1,695,047 | #5 |
| Soshanguve | 872,309 | #7 |
| Evaton | 725,468 | #9 |
| Benoni | 605,344 | #10 |
| Thembisa | 511,655 | #12 |
| Vereeniging | 474,681 | #14 |
Cities near Bagale
- Krugersdorp378,821 people · ~13 km away
- Randfontein133,654 people · ~14 km away
- Roodepoort326,416 people · ~25 km away
- Westonaria156,831 people · ~28 km away
- Soweto1,695,047 people · ~31 km away
- Randburg337,053 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bagale?
Bagale has a population of 16,087 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #276 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Bagale in?
Bagale is located in Gauteng, South Africa.
Is Bagale the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 65 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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