Pretoria Population 2026 capital
Pretoria has a population of 2,112,693, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Gauteng. Roughly 3.2% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 4.5× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city. Pretoria is the capital of South Africa.
Population (city proper)
2,112,693
Rank in South Africa
#4
Coordinates
25.74°S, 28.19°E
~1,332 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Other big cities in Gauteng
| City | Population | Rank in South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | 9,418,183 | #1 |
| Soweto | 1,695,047 | #5 |
| Soshanguve | 872,309 | #7 |
| Evaton | 725,468 | #9 |
| Benoni | 605,344 | #10 |
| Thembisa | 511,655 | #12 |
| Vereeniging | 474,681 | #14 |
| Boksburg | 445,168 | #15 |
Cities near Pretoria
- Centurion236,580 people · ~13 km away
- Ga-Rankuwa90,945 people · ~24 km away
- Midrand87,387 people · ~27 km away
- Thembisa511,655 people · ~28 km away
- Mabopane110,972 people · ~29 km away
- Soshanguve872,309 people · ~32 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pretoria?
Pretoria has a population of 2,112,693 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Pretoria in?
Pretoria is located in Gauteng, South Africa.
Is Pretoria the capital of South Africa?
Yes, Pretoria is the capital of South Africa.
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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