Margate Population 2026
Margate has a population of 34,407, making it the #157 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in KwaZulu-Natal. Roughly 0.1% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 274× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,407
Rank in South Africa
#157
Coordinates
30.86°S, 30.37°E
~20 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
608 km
378 miles, straight line
Other big cities in KwaZulu-Natal
| City | Population | Rank in South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Durban | 3,338,026 | #3 |
| Pietermaritzburg | 839,327 | #8 |
| Newcastle | 404,838 | #17 |
| Richards Bay | 252,968 | #28 |
| KwaDukuza | 161,177 | #40 |
| Vryheid | 150,012 | #43 |
| Pinetown | 144,026 | #44 |
| Ladysmith | 143,446 | #45 |
Cities near Margate
- Ga-Malakhe16,891 people · ~7 km away
- Port Shepstone52,793 people · ~16 km away
- eMuziwezinto19,415 people · ~68 km away
- Scottburgh23,949 people · ~74 km away
- Kokstad61,751 people · ~97 km away
- Richmond32,445 people · ~111 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Margate?
Margate has a population of 34,407 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #157 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Margate in?
Margate is located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Is Margate the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 608 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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