Plettenberg Bay Population 2026
Plettenberg Bay has a population of 38,126, making it the #145 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Western Cape. Roughly 0.1% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 247× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,126
Rank in South Africa
#145
Coordinates
34.05°S, 23.37°E
~77 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
1,034 km
642 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 Plettenberg Bay
- Knysna68,659 people · ~30 km away
- George188,580 people · ~84 km away
- Mossel Bay78,940 people · ~114 km away
- Oudtshoorn73,694 people · ~119 km away
- Humansdorp34,733 people · ~129 km away
- Jeffreys Bay32,477 people · ~143 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Plettenberg Bay?
Plettenberg Bay has a population of 38,126 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #145 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Plettenberg Bay in?
Plettenberg Bay is located in Western Cape, South Africa.
Is Plettenberg Bay the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 1,034 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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