Mossel Bay Population 2026
Mossel Bay has a population of 78,940, making it the #87 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Western Cape. Roughly 0.1% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 119× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
78,940
Rank in South Africa
#87
Coordinates
34.18°S, 22.15°E
~43 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
1,104 km
686 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 |
| Oudtshoorn | 73,694 | #90 |
Cities near Mossel Bay
- George188,580 people · ~38 km away
- Oudtshoorn73,694 people · ~65 km away
- Knysna68,659 people · ~85 km away
- Plettenberg Bay38,126 people · ~114 km away
- Swellendam20,993 people · ~158 km away
- Bredasdorp18,599 people · ~197 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mossel Bay?
Mossel Bay has a population of 78,940 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #87 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Mossel Bay in?
Mossel Bay is located in Western Cape, South Africa.
Is Mossel Bay the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 1,104 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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