Humansdorp Population 2026
Humansdorp has a population of 34,733, making it the #154 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Eastern Cape. Roughly 0.1% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 271× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,733
Rank in South Africa
#154
Coordinates
34.03°S, 24.77°E
~137 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
978 km
607 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 Humansdorp
- Jeffreys Bay32,477 people · ~14 km away
- Kariega291,052 people · ~66 km away
- Gqeberha1,050,078 people · ~78 km away
- Plettenberg Bay38,126 people · ~129 km away
- Knysna68,659 people · ~159 km away
- Grahamstown91,548 people · ~182 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Humansdorp?
Humansdorp has a population of 34,733 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #154 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Humansdorp in?
Humansdorp is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Is Humansdorp the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 978 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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