Thembisa Population 2026
Thembisa has a population of 511,655, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Gauteng. Roughly 0.8% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
511,655
Rank in South Africa
#12
Coordinates
26.00°S, 28.23°E
~1,577 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
28 km
17 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 |
| Vereeniging | 474,681 | #14 |
| Boksburg | 445,168 | #15 |
Cities near Thembisa
FAQ
What is the population of Thembisa?
Thembisa has a population of 511,655 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Thembisa in?
Thembisa is located in Gauteng, South Africa.
Is Thembisa the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 28 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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