Largest Cities in Mpumalanga

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Mpumalanga

1 Emalahleni 373,403

2 Middelburg 196,263

3 eMbalenhle 142,443

4 Somaroboro 114,369

5 Mbombela 110,159

6 Standerton 101,101

7 Ermelo 100,324

8 Delmas 92,046

9 Piet Retief 84,349

10 Bethal 72,821

11 Barberton 67,927

12 Kwaggafontein 54,040

13 Trichardt 52,776

14 Lydenburg 49,605

15 Matsulu 47,306

16 Balfour 46,008

17 Siyabuswa 44,189

18 Volksrust 43,378

19 Mkhuhlu 42,969

20 Leslie 39,514

21 Phola 38,202

22 Lukwatini 37,362

23 Calcutta 35,864

24 Lebohang 31,553

25 Nhlazatje 28,224

26 Driefontein 28,127

27 Hendrina 27,300

28 White River 25,607

29 Kamaqhekeza 25,390

30 Schoemansdal 23,257

31 Redhill 23,153

32 Moloto South 22,076

33 Hlanganani 21,506

34 Komatipoort 20,508

35 Secunda 20,418

36 Mafemani 20,389

37 Carolina 20,184

38 Belfast 20,036

39 Vaalbank 19,517

40 Sabie 18,903

41 Driekoppies 18,498

42 Kinross 18,266

43 Kriel 18,255

44 Tekwane 17,846

45 Breyten 17,189

46 Thubelihle 15,876

47 Daggakraal 15,793

48 Fernie 15,693

49 Empuluzu 15,008

50 Amersfoort 14,778

51 Thulamahashe 13,333

52 Xikhusese 13,324

53 Maboke 12,752

54 Tjakastad 12,711

55 Bolla-Tau 12,703

56 Allemansdrif 12,670

57 Embhojeni 12,589

58 Evander 12,180

59 Oakley 12,064

60 Emtfuntini 11,323

61 Machadodorp 10,712

62 Buyisonto 10,472

63 Motetema 10,090

64 Leeuwfontein-C 9,773

65 Khokhamoya 9,466

66 Mmametlhake 9,450

67 Mhlambanyatsi 9,219

68 Morgenzon 9,162

69 Shatale 9,155

70 Tsakani 8,907

71 Kamalamule 8,766

72 Marite 8,657

73 Nthrowane 8,336

74 eManzana 8,293

75 Wakkerstroom 8,209

76 Gemsbokspruit 8,138

77 eMvelo 8,110

78 Kamhlushwa 7,917

79 Bosfontein 7,811

80 Burgersfort 7,630

81 Emgwenya 7,410

82 Magogeni 7,396

83 Lothair 7,306

84 Edinburgh A 7,305

85 KwaThandeka 7,289

86 Madyembeni 7,210

87 Glenmore 7,180

88 Maviljan A 6,829

89 Madras A 6,635

90 Grootvlei 6,487

91 Godide 6,291

92 Dullstroom 6,256

93 eMakhazeni B 6,118

94 Perdekop 6,087

95 Doornkop 6,037

96 Thabakgolo 5,939

97 Orinoco A 5,884

98 Ngema Tribal Trust 5,590

99 Ekulindeni 5,416

100 Kumana 5,235

The largest cities in Mpumalanga represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Emalahleni leads with a population of 373,403, followed by Middelburg and eMbalenhle. 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. 07 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. Emalahleni's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 07 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 14,778 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 936,637.

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