Largest Cities in Limpopo

Top 48 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Limpopo

1 Polokwane 272,461

2 Phalaborwa 109,468

3 Thohoyandou 107,144

4 Mokopane 101,090

5 Bela Bela 90,210

6 Louis Trichardt 86,854

7 Nkowakowa 51,350

8 Musina 51,132

9 Modimolle 50,306

10 Mankweng 49,480

11 Lebowakgomo 42,040

12 Giyani 37,024

13 Dwarsloop 35,397

14 Thabazimbi 34,561

15 Acornhoek 33,529

16 Marapong 31,424

17 Mookgophong 29,778

18 Praktiseer 26,675

19 Amandelbult 25,587

20 Duiwelskloof 24,572

21 Lephalale 21,133

22 Vaalwater 19,723

23 Tshitereke 19,092

24 Tzaneen 17,457

25 Thulamahashi 15,974

26 Malamulele 15,659

27 Northam 15,598

28 Namakgale 14,588

29 Lenyenye 14,496

30 Tukakgomo 13,472

31 Ga-Kgapane 13,000

32 Ka-Mhinga 12,609

33 Mankoeng 12,499

34 Bochum 12,000

35 Sebayeng 10,917

36 Hluvukani 9,631

37 Elandskraal 7,621

38 Welverdiend 7,601

39 Mathibela 6,943

40 Merry Pebble Stream 6,905

41 Lillydale 6,799

42 Justicia 6,221

43 Nthabalala 5,969

44 Tshandama 5,842

45 Ludlow 5,766

46 Senwamokgope 5,328

47 GaSekhaolelo 5,232

48 Babirwa 5,006

The largest cities in Limpopo represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Polokwane leads with a population of 272,461, followed by Phalaborwa and Thohoyandou. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 09 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Polokwane's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 09 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 680,373.

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