Whittlesea Population 2026
Whittlesea has a population of 33,844, making it the #160 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Eastern Cape. Roughly 0.1% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 278× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
33,844
Rank in South Africa
#160
Coordinates
32.18°S, 26.82°E
~1,062 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
727 km
451 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Eastern Cape
| City | Population | Rank in South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Gqeberha | 1,050,078 | #6 |
| East London | 478,676 | #13 |
| Kariega | 291,052 | #25 |
| Mdantsane | 205,504 | #34 |
| Mthatha | 164,848 | #39 |
| Bhisho | 137,287 | #50 |
| Queenstown | 118,599 | #58 |
| Qonce | 93,072 | #74 |
Cities near Whittlesea
- Queenstown118,599 people · ~31 km away
- Lady Frere25,041 people · ~65 km away
- Alice18,141 people · ~68 km away
- Fort Beaufort58,419 people · ~69 km away
- Stutterheim35,510 people · ~71 km away
- Dimbaza26,099 people · ~82 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Whittlesea?
Whittlesea has a population of 33,844 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #160 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Whittlesea in?
Whittlesea is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Is Whittlesea the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 727 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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