Stilfontein Population 2026
Stilfontein has a population of 93,110, making it the #73 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in North West. 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)
93,110
Rank in South Africa
#73
Coordinates
26.84°S, 26.77°E
~1,357 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
187 km
116 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 |
| Ga-Rankuwa | 90,945 | #78 |
| Mafikeng | 77,110 | #88 |
Cities near Stilfontein
- Klerksdorp227,039 people · ~10 km away
- Orkney110,052 people · ~18 km away
- Potchefstroom178,285 people · ~36 km away
- Viljoenskroon54,955 people · ~44 km away
- Bothaville71,934 people · ~62 km away
- Parys71,319 people · ~69 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Stilfontein?
Stilfontein has a population of 93,110 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #73 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Stilfontein in?
Stilfontein is located in North West, South Africa.
Is Stilfontein the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 187 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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