Saldanha Population 2026
Saldanha has a population of 68,284, making it the #98 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Western Cape. Roughly 0.1% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 138× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
68,284
Rank in South Africa
#98
Coordinates
33.01°S, 17.94°E
~20 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
1,279 km
794 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 Saldanha
- Vredenburg45,986 people · ~12 km away
- Moorreesburg15,428 people · ~69 km away
- Atlantis82,736 people · ~79 km away
- Malmesbury43,009 people · ~88 km away
- Cape Town4,772,846 people · ~111 km away
- Durbanville54,286 people · ~112 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Saldanha?
Saldanha has a population of 68,284 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #98 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Saldanha in?
Saldanha is located in Western Cape, South Africa.
Is Saldanha the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 1,279 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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