Roodepoort Population 2026
Roodepoort has a population of 326,416, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Gauteng. Roughly 0.5% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
326,416
Rank in South Africa
#22
Coordinates
26.16°S, 27.87°E
~1,738 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
56 km
35 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gauteng
| City | Population | Rank in South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | 9,418,183 | #1 |
| Pretoria | 2,112,693 | #4 |
| 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 |
Cities near Roodepoort
- Soweto1,695,047 people · ~12 km away
- Krugersdorp378,821 people · ~13 km away
- Randburg337,053 people · ~15 km away
- Randfontein133,654 people · ~17 km away
- Johannesburg9,418,183 people · ~18 km away
- Bagale16,087 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Roodepoort?
Roodepoort has a population of 326,416 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Roodepoort in?
Roodepoort is located in Gauteng, South Africa.
Is Roodepoort the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 56 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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