Oudtshoorn Population 2026
Oudtshoorn has a population of 73,694, making it the #90 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Western Cape. Roughly 0.1% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 128× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
73,694
Rank in South Africa
#90
Coordinates
33.60°S, 22.20°E
~319 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
1,047 km
650 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 Oudtshoorn
- George188,580 people · ~47 km away
- Mossel Bay78,940 people · ~65 km away
- Knysna68,659 people · ~92 km away
- Plettenberg Bay38,126 people · ~119 km away
- Beaufort West44,737 people · ~143 km away
- Swellendam20,993 people · ~169 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Oudtshoorn?
Oudtshoorn has a population of 73,694 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #90 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Oudtshoorn in?
Oudtshoorn is located in Western Cape, South Africa.
Is Oudtshoorn the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 1,047 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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