Orkney Population 2026
Orkney has a population of 110,052, making it the #64 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in North West. Roughly 0.2% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 86× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
110,052
Rank in South Africa
#64
Coordinates
26.98°S, 26.67°E
~1,312 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
204 km
127 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 |
| Stilfontein | 93,110 | #73 |
| Ga-Rankuwa | 90,945 | #78 |
| Mafikeng | 77,110 | #88 |
Cities near Orkney
- Klerksdorp227,039 people · ~14 km away
- Stilfontein93,110 people · ~18 km away
- Viljoenskroon54,955 people · ~37 km away
- Bothaville71,934 people · ~46 km away
- Potchefstroom178,285 people · ~52 km away
- Ottosdal22,011 people · ~69 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Orkney?
Orkney has a population of 110,052 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #64 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Orkney in?
Orkney is located in North West, South Africa.
Is Orkney the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 204 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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