Smallest Cities in Mpumalanga

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Mpumalanga

1 Kgapamadi 5,049

2 Hazyview 5,074

3 Matsavana 5,157

4 Kumana 5,235

5 Ekulindeni 5,416

6 Ngema Tribal Trust 5,590

7 Orinoco A 5,884

8 Thabakgolo 5,939

9 Doornkop 6,037

10 Perdekop 6,087

11 eMakhazeni B 6,118

12 Dullstroom 6,256

13 Godide 6,291

14 Grootvlei 6,487

15 Madras A 6,635

16 Maviljan A 6,829

17 Glenmore 7,180

18 Madyembeni 7,210

19 KwaThandeka 7,289

20 Edinburgh A 7,305

21 Lothair 7,306

22 Magogeni 7,396

23 Emgwenya 7,410

24 Burgersfort 7,630

25 Bosfontein 7,811

26 Kamhlushwa 7,917

27 eMvelo 8,110

28 Gemsbokspruit 8,138

29 Wakkerstroom 8,209

30 eManzana 8,293

31 Nthrowane 8,336

32 Marite 8,657

33 Kamalamule 8,766

34 Tsakani 8,907

35 Shatale 9,155

36 Morgenzon 9,162

37 Mhlambanyatsi 9,219

38 Mmametlhake 9,450

39 Khokhamoya 9,466

40 Leeuwfontein-C 9,773

41 Motetema 10,090

42 Buyisonto 10,472

43 Machadodorp 10,712

44 Emtfuntini 11,323

45 Oakley 12,064

46 Evander 12,180

47 Embhojeni 12,589

48 Allemansdrif 12,670

49 Bolla-Tau 12,703

50 Tjakastad 12,711

51 Maboke 12,752

52 Xikhusese 13,324

53 Thulamahashe 13,333

54 Amersfoort 14,778

55 Empuluzu 15,008

56 Fernie 15,693

57 Daggakraal 15,793

58 Thubelihle 15,876

59 Breyten 17,189

60 Tekwane 17,846

61 Kriel 18,255

62 Kinross 18,266

63 Driekoppies 18,498

64 Sabie 18,903

65 Vaalbank 19,517

66 Belfast 20,036

67 Carolina 20,184

68 Mafemani 20,389

69 Secunda 20,418

70 Komatipoort 20,508

71 Hlanganani 21,506

72 Moloto South 22,076

73 Redhill 23,153

74 Schoemansdal 23,257

75 Kamaqhekeza 25,390

76 White River 25,607

77 Hendrina 27,300

78 Driefontein 28,127

79 Nhlazatje 28,224

80 Lebohang 31,553

81 Calcutta 35,864

82 Lukwatini 37,362

83 Phola 38,202

84 Leslie 39,514

85 Mkhuhlu 42,969

86 Volksrust 43,378

87 Siyabuswa 44,189

88 Balfour 46,008

89 Matsulu 47,306

90 Lydenburg 49,605

91 Trichardt 52,776

92 Kwaggafontein 54,040

93 Barberton 67,927

94 Bethal 72,821

95 Piet Retief 84,349

96 Delmas 92,046

97 Ermelo 100,324

98 Standerton 101,101

99 Mbombela 110,159

100 Somaroboro 114,369

The smallest cities in Mpumalanga (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Kgapamadi has a population of just 5,049. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

1. At 5,049 residents, Kgapamadi is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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