Scottburgh Population 2026

Scottburgh has a population of 23,949, making it the #204 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in KwaZulu-Natal. It is about 393× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.

PretoriaScottburgh
Location of Scottburgh (capital Pretoria shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
23,949
Rank in South Africa
#204
Coordinates
30.29°S, 30.75°E
~48 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
564 km
350 miles, straight line

Other big cities in KwaZulu-Natal

CityPopulationRank in South Africa
Durban3,338,026#3
Pietermaritzburg839,327#8
Newcastle404,838#17
Richards Bay252,968#28
KwaDukuza161,177#40
Vryheid150,012#43
Pinetown144,026#44
Ladysmith143,446#45

Cities near Scottburgh

FAQ

What is the population of Scottburgh?
Scottburgh has a population of 23,949 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #204 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Scottburgh in?
Scottburgh is located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Is Scottburgh the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 564 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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