Brits Population 2026
Brits has a population of 122,497, making it the #56 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in North West. Roughly 0.2% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 77× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
122,497
Rank in South Africa
#56
Coordinates
25.63°S, 27.78°E
~1,118 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
43 km
27 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 |
| Hammanskraal | 112,950 | #61 |
| Orkney | 110,052 | #64 |
| Stilfontein | 93,110 | #73 |
| Ga-Rankuwa | 90,945 | #78 |
| Mafikeng | 77,110 | #88 |
Cities near Brits
- Hartbeespoort26,732 people · ~14 km away
- Letlhabile49,718 people · ~18 km away
- Ga-Rankuwa90,945 people · ~22 km away
- Mabopane110,972 people · ~32 km away
- Hartbeestfontein-A31,554 people · ~35 km away
- Soshanguve872,309 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Brits?
Brits has a population of 122,497 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #56 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Brits in?
Brits is located in North West, South Africa.
Is Brits the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 43 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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