Ntuzuma Population 2026
Ntuzuma has a population of 125,394, making it the #54 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in KwaZulu-Natal. Roughly 0.2% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 75× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
125,394
Rank in South Africa
#54
Coordinates
29.74°S, 30.95°E
~205 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
521 km
324 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 Ntuzuma
- Pinetown144,026 people · ~11 km away
- Durban3,338,026 people · ~15 km away
- Tongaat64,829 people · ~24 km away
- Mpumalanga140,121 people · ~31 km away
- Ballitoville27,718 people · ~34 km away
- Shakaskraal27,345 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ntuzuma?
Ntuzuma has a population of 125,394 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #54 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Ntuzuma in?
Ntuzuma is located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Is Ntuzuma the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 521 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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