Klerksdorp Population 2026
Klerksdorp has a population of 227,039, making it the #32 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in North West. Roughly 0.3% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
227,039
Rank in South Africa
#32
Coordinates
26.85°S, 26.67°E
~1,318 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
195 km
121 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North West
| City | Population | Rank in South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Rustenburg | 373,695 | #19 |
| Potchefstroom | 178,285 | #38 |
| Brits | 122,497 | #56 |
| Hammanskraal | 112,950 | #61 |
| Orkney | 110,052 | #64 |
| Stilfontein | 93,110 | #73 |
| Ga-Rankuwa | 90,945 | #78 |
| Mafikeng | 77,110 | #88 |
Cities near Klerksdorp
- Stilfontein93,110 people · ~10 km away
- Orkney110,052 people · ~14 km away
- Potchefstroom178,285 people · ~46 km away
- Viljoenskroon54,955 people · ~48 km away
- Bothaville71,934 people · ~60 km away
- Ottosdal22,011 people · ~66 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Klerksdorp?
Klerksdorp has a population of 227,039 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #32 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Klerksdorp in?
Klerksdorp is located in North West, South Africa.
Is Klerksdorp the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 195 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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