Somerset West Population 2026
Somerset West has a population of 225,289, making it the #33 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Western Cape. Roughly 0.3% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 42× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
225,289
Rank in South Africa
#33
Coordinates
34.08°S, 18.82°E
~13 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
1,293 km
803 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 |
| George | 188,580 | #36 |
| Worcester | 127,597 | #53 |
| Stellenbosch | 96,228 | #71 |
| Atlantis | 82,736 | #86 |
| Mossel Bay | 78,940 | #87 |
| Oudtshoorn | 73,694 | #90 |
Cities near Somerset West
- Stellenbosch96,228 people · ~17 km away
- Grabouw37,490 people · ~19 km away
- Kraaifontein57,911 people · ~28 km away
- Durbanville54,286 people · ~32 km away
- Cape Town4,772,846 people · ~41 km away
- Paarl236,910 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Somerset West?
Somerset West has a population of 225,289 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #33 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Somerset West in?
Somerset West is located in Western Cape, South Africa.
Is Somerset West the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 1,293 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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