Vredenburg Population 2026
Vredenburg has a population of 45,986, making it the #131 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Western Cape. Roughly 0.1% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 205× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
45,986
Rank in South Africa
#131
Coordinates
32.91°S, 17.99°E
~129 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
1,268 km
787 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 Vredenburg
- Saldanha68,284 people · ~12 km away
- Moorreesburg15,428 people · ~68 km away
- Atlantis82,736 people · ~87 km away
- Malmesbury43,009 people · ~92 km away
- Durbanville54,286 people · ~120 km away
- Cape Town4,772,846 people · ~120 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Vredenburg?
Vredenburg has a population of 45,986 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #131 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Vredenburg in?
Vredenburg is located in Western Cape, South Africa.
Is Vredenburg the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 1,268 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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