Mdantsane Population 2026
Mdantsane has a population of 205,504, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Eastern Cape. Roughly 0.3% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 46× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
205,504
Rank in South Africa
#34
Coordinates
32.93°S, 27.78°E
~278 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
800 km
497 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 |
| Mthatha | 164,848 | #39 |
| Bhisho | 137,287 | #50 |
| Queenstown | 118,599 | #58 |
| Qonce | 93,072 | #74 |
| Grahamstown | 91,548 | #76 |
Cities near Mdantsane
- East London478,676 people · ~16 km away
- Bhisho137,287 people · ~33 km away
- Qonce93,072 people · ~36 km away
- Stutterheim35,510 people · ~52 km away
- Dimbaza26,099 people · ~53 km away
- Butterworth53,086 people · ~76 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mdantsane?
Mdantsane has a population of 205,504 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Mdantsane in?
Mdantsane is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Is Mdantsane the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 800 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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