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Durban Population 2026

Durban has a population of 3,338,026, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in KwaZulu-Natal. Roughly 5.1% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 2.8× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Durban (capital Pretoria shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

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Population (city proper)
3,338,026
Rank in South Africa
#3
Coordinates
29.86°S, 31.03°E
~21 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
536 km
333 miles, straight line

Other big cities in KwaZulu-Natal

CityPopulationRank in South Africa
Pietermaritzburg839,327#8
Newcastle404,838#17
Richards Bay252,968#28
KwaDukuza161,177#40
Vryheid150,012#43
Pinetown144,026#44
Ladysmith143,446#45
Mpumalanga140,121#49

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FAQ

What is the population of Durban?
Durban has a population of 3,338,026 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Durban in?
Durban is located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Is Durban the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 536 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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