Vryheid Population 2026
Vryheid has a population of 150,012, making it the #43 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in KwaZulu-Natal. Roughly 0.2% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 63× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
150,012
Rank in South Africa
#43
Coordinates
27.77°S, 30.79°E
~1,170 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
343 km
213 miles, straight line
Other big cities in KwaZulu-Natal
| City | Population | Rank in South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Durban | 3,338,026 | #3 |
| Pietermaritzburg | 839,327 | #8 |
| Newcastle | 404,838 | #17 |
| Richards Bay | 252,968 | #28 |
| KwaDukuza | 161,177 | #40 |
| Pinetown | 144,026 | #44 |
| Ladysmith | 143,446 | #45 |
| Mpumalanga | 140,121 | #49 |
Cities near Vryheid
- Mondlo53,892 people · ~25 km away
- Frischgewaagd16,192 people · ~45 km away
- Dundee84,413 people · ~70 km away
- Glencoe21,024 people · ~78 km away
- Newcastle404,838 people · ~85 km away
- Piet Retief84,349 people · ~85 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Vryheid?
Vryheid has a population of 150,012 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #43 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Vryheid in?
Vryheid is located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Is Vryheid the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 343 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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