Schweizer-Reneke Population 2026
Schweizer-Reneke has a population of 70,214, making it the #96 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in North West. Roughly 0.1% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 134× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
70,214
Rank in South Africa
#96
Coordinates
27.19°S, 25.33°E
~1,312 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
327 km
203 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 |
| Orkney | 110,052 | #64 |
| Stilfontein | 93,110 | #73 |
| Ga-Rankuwa | 90,945 | #78 |
Cities near Schweizer-Reneke
- Bloemhof33,432 people · ~58 km away
- Wolmaransstad49,366 people · ~65 km away
- Vryburg55,879 people · ~65 km away
- Ottosdal22,011 people · ~79 km away
- Christiana25,019 people · ~82 km away
- Pampierstad21,707 people · ~92 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Schweizer-Reneke?
Schweizer-Reneke has a population of 70,214 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #96 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Schweizer-Reneke in?
Schweizer-Reneke is located in North West, South Africa.
Is Schweizer-Reneke the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 327 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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