Wellington Population 2026
Wellington has a population of 55,543, making it the #110 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Western Cape. Roughly 0.1% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 170× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
55,543
Rank in South Africa
#110
Coordinates
33.64°S, 19.01°E
~127 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
1,246 km
774 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 Wellington
- Paarl236,910 people · ~11 km away
- Malmesbury43,009 people · ~33 km away
- Stellenbosch96,228 people · ~35 km away
- Kraaifontein57,911 people · ~36 km away
- Durbanville54,286 people · ~40 km away
- Worcester127,597 people · ~40 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Wellington?
Wellington has a population of 55,543 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #110 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Wellington in?
Wellington is located in Western Cape, South Africa.
Is Wellington the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 1,246 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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