Qonce Population 2026
Qonce has a population of 93,072, making it the #74 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Eastern Cape. Roughly 0.1% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 101× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
93,072
Rank in South Africa
#74
Coordinates
32.88°S, 27.39°E
~395 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
797 km
495 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 |
| Mdantsane | 205,504 | #34 |
| Mthatha | 164,848 | #39 |
| Bhisho | 137,287 | #50 |
| Queenstown | 118,599 | #58 |
| Grahamstown | 91,548 | #76 |
Cities near Qonce
- Bhisho137,287 people · ~6 km away
- Dimbaza26,099 people · ~17 km away
- Stutterheim35,510 people · ~35 km away
- Mdantsane205,504 people · ~36 km away
- East London478,676 people · ~51 km away
- Alice18,141 people · ~53 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Qonce?
Qonce has a population of 93,072 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #74 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Qonce in?
Qonce is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Is Qonce the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 797 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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