Lichtenburg Population 2026
Lichtenburg has a population of 65,863, making it the #100 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in North West. Roughly 0.1% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 143× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
65,863
Rank in South Africa
#100
Coordinates
26.15°S, 26.16°E
~1,486 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
208 km
129 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North West
| City | Population | Rank in South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Rustenburg | 373,695 | #19 |
| Klerksdorp | 227,039 | #32 |
| 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 |
Cities near Lichtenburg
- Coligny20,701 people · ~26 km away
- Itsoseng23,913 people · ~29 km away
- Mafikeng77,110 people · ~61 km away
- Ottosdal22,011 people · ~75 km away
- Klerksdorp227,039 people · ~93 km away
- Stilfontein93,110 people · ~98 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lichtenburg?
Lichtenburg has a population of 65,863 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #100 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Lichtenburg in?
Lichtenburg is located in North West, South Africa.
Is Lichtenburg the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 208 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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