Eshowe Population 2026
Eshowe has a population of 17,663, making it the #264 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in KwaZulu-Natal. It is about 533× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,663
Rank in South Africa
#264
Coordinates
28.89°S, 31.47°E
~539 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
477 km
296 miles, straight line
Other big cities in KwaZulu-Natal
| City | Population | Rank in South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Durban | 3,338,026 | #3 |
| Pietermaritzburg | 839,327 | #8 |
| Newcastle | 404,838 | #17 |
| Richards Bay | 252,968 | #28 |
| KwaDukuza | 161,177 | #40 |
| Vryheid | 150,012 | #43 |
| Pinetown | 144,026 | #44 |
| Ladysmith | 143,446 | #45 |
Cities near Eshowe
- Mandeni37,533 people · ~29 km away
- eSikhaleni49,265 people · ~42 km away
- Empangeni33,075 people · ~44 km away
- KwaDukuza161,177 people · ~52 km away
- Richards Bay252,968 people · ~56 km away
- Ulundi31,795 people · ~62 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Eshowe?
Eshowe has a population of 17,663 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #264 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Eshowe in?
Eshowe is located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Is Eshowe the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 477 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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