Rustenburg Population 2026
Rustenburg has a population of 373,695, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in North West. Roughly 0.6% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
373,695
Rank in South Africa
#19
Coordinates
25.67°S, 27.24°E
~1,171 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
95 km
59 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North West
| City | Population | Rank in South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Klerksdorp | 227,039 | #32 |
| Potchefstroom | 178,285 | #38 |
| Brits | 122,497 | #56 |
| Hammanskraal | 112,950 | #61 |
| Orkney | 110,052 | #64 |
| Stilfontein | 93,110 | #73 |
| Ga-Rankuwa | 90,945 | #78 |
| Mafikeng | 77,110 | #88 |
Cities near Rustenburg
- Hartbeestfontein-A31,554 people · ~37 km away
- Brits122,497 people · ~54 km away
- Bagale16,087 people · ~60 km away
- Letlhabile49,718 people · ~63 km away
- Hartbeespoort26,732 people · ~63 km away
- Krugersdorp378,821 people · ~71 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rustenburg?
Rustenburg has a population of 373,695 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Rustenburg in?
Rustenburg is located in North West, South Africa.
Is Rustenburg the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 95 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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