Randburg Population 2026
Randburg has a population of 337,053, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Gauteng. Roughly 0.5% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
337,053
Rank in South Africa
#21
Coordinates
26.09°S, 28.00°E
~1,593 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
43 km
27 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gauteng
| City | Population | Rank in South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | 9,418,183 | #1 |
| Pretoria | 2,112,693 | #4 |
| Soweto | 1,695,047 | #5 |
| Soshanguve | 872,309 | #7 |
| Evaton | 725,468 | #9 |
| Benoni | 605,344 | #10 |
| Thembisa | 511,655 | #12 |
| Vereeniging | 474,681 | #14 |
Cities near Randburg
- Johannesburg9,418,183 people · ~13 km away
- Roodepoort326,416 people · ~15 km away
- Midrand87,387 people · ~18 km away
- Krugersdorp378,821 people · ~23 km away
- Germiston255,863 people · ~23 km away
- Soweto1,695,047 people · ~24 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Randburg?
Randburg has a population of 337,053 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Randburg in?
Randburg is located in Gauteng, South Africa.
Is Randburg the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 43 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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