Moorreesburg Population 2026
Moorreesburg has a population of 15,428, making it the #292 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Western Cape. It is about 610× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,428
Rank in South Africa
#292
Coordinates
33.15°S, 18.66°E
~164 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
1,236 km
768 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Western Cape
| City | Population | Rank in South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Town | 4,772,846 | #2 |
| Paarl | 236,910 | #30 |
| Somerset West | 225,289 | #33 |
| George | 188,580 | #36 |
| Worcester | 127,597 | #53 |
| Stellenbosch | 96,228 | #71 |
| Atlantis | 82,736 | #86 |
| Mossel Bay | 78,940 | #87 |
Cities near Moorreesburg
- Malmesbury43,009 people · ~35 km away
- Atlantis82,736 people · ~49 km away
- Wellington55,543 people · ~63 km away
- Ceres41,596 people · ~65 km away
- Vredenburg45,986 people · ~68 km away
- Saldanha68,284 people · ~69 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Moorreesburg?
Moorreesburg has a population of 15,428 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #292 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Moorreesburg in?
Moorreesburg is located in Western Cape, South Africa.
Is Moorreesburg the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 1,236 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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