Population of East London, South Africa as of April 2026. How many people live in East London today?

The exact population of East London as of April 2026 is estimated at 267,007 residents. Please note: this figure is an estimate and may slightly change as people get born and pass away, it also depends on migration to/from East London.

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• Newcastle
• Richards Bay
• Ermelo
• Giyani
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• Middelburg
• Mthatha