Graaff Reinet Population 2026
Graaff Reinet has a population of 62,896, making it the #102 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Eastern Cape. Roughly 0.1% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 150× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
62,896
Rank in South Africa
#102
Coordinates
32.25°S, 24.53°E
~756 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
806 km
501 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 Graaff Reinet
- Middelburg22,380 people · ~96 km away
- Cradock43,936 people · ~103 km away
- Beaufort West44,737 people · ~183 km away
- De Aar32,318 people · ~185 km away
- Kariega291,052 people · ~186 km away
- Humansdorp34,733 people · ~199 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Graaff Reinet?
Graaff Reinet has a population of 62,896 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #102 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Graaff Reinet in?
Graaff Reinet is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Is Graaff Reinet the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 806 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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