Mafikeng Population 2026
Mafikeng has a population of 77,110, making it the #88 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in North West. Roughly 0.1% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 122× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
77,110
Rank in South Africa
#88
Coordinates
25.87°S, 25.64°E
~1,284 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
255 km
158 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 Mafikeng
- Itsoseng23,913 people · ~34 km away
- Lichtenburg65,863 people · ~61 km away
- Coligny20,701 people · ~85 km away
- Ottosdal22,011 people · ~111 km away
- Klerksdorp227,039 people · ~150 km away
- Schweizer-Reneke70,214 people · ~150 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mafikeng?
Mafikeng has a population of 77,110 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #88 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Mafikeng in?
Mafikeng is located in North West, South Africa.
Is Mafikeng the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 255 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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