Vredendal Population 2026
Vredendal has a population of 21,769, making it the #219 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Western Cape. It is about 433× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,769
Rank in South Africa
#219
Coordinates
31.67°S, 18.50°E
~36 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
1,151 km
715 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 Vredendal
- Vredenburg45,986 people · ~146 km away
- Saldanha68,284 people · ~158 km away
- Moorreesburg15,428 people · ~166 km away
- Malmesbury43,009 people · ~200 km away
- Ceres41,596 people · ~204 km away
- Atlantis82,736 people · ~211 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Vredendal?
Vredendal has a population of 21,769 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #219 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Vredendal in?
Vredendal is located in Western Cape, South Africa.
Is Vredendal the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 1,151 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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