Wolmaransstad Population 2026
Wolmaransstad has a population of 49,366, making it the #125 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in North West. Roughly 0.1% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 191× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
49,366
Rank in South Africa
#125
Coordinates
27.20°S, 25.98°E
~1,357 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
272 km
169 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 |
| Stilfontein | 93,110 | #73 |
| Ga-Rankuwa | 90,945 | #78 |
Cities near Wolmaransstad
- Ottosdal22,011 people · ~43 km away
- Bloemhof33,432 people · ~62 km away
- Schweizer-Reneke70,214 people · ~65 km away
- Bothaville71,934 people · ~66 km away
- Orkney110,052 people · ~72 km away
- Klerksdorp227,039 people · ~78 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Wolmaransstad?
Wolmaransstad has a population of 49,366 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #125 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Wolmaransstad in?
Wolmaransstad is located in North West, South Africa.
Is Wolmaransstad the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 272 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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