Evaton Population 2026
Evaton has a population of 725,468, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Gauteng. Roughly 1.1% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
725,468
Rank in South Africa
#9
Coordinates
26.53°S, 27.85°E
~1,513 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
94 km
58 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 |
| Benoni | 605,344 | #10 |
| Thembisa | 511,655 | #12 |
| Vereeniging | 474,681 | #14 |
| Boksburg | 445,168 | #15 |
Cities near Evaton
- Vereeniging474,681 people · ~17 km away
- Vanderbijlpark246,754 people · ~20 km away
- Soweto1,695,047 people · ~30 km away
- Westonaria156,831 people · ~31 km away
- Sasolburg135,828 people · ~31 km away
- Tokoza106,000 people · ~34 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Evaton?
Evaton has a population of 725,468 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Evaton in?
Evaton is located in Gauteng, South Africa.
Is Evaton the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 94 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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