Westonaria Population 2026
Westonaria has a population of 156,831, making it the #41 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Gauteng. Roughly 0.2% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 60× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
156,831
Rank in South Africa
#41
Coordinates
26.32°S, 27.65°E
~1,593 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
84 km
52 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gauteng
| City | Population | Rank in South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | 9,418,183 | #1 |
| Pretoria | 2,112,693 | #4 |
| Soweto | 1,695,047 | #5 |
| Soshanguve | 872,309 | #7 |
| Evaton | 725,468 | #9 |
| Benoni | 605,344 | #10 |
| Thembisa | 511,655 | #12 |
| Vereeniging | 474,681 | #14 |
Cities near Westonaria
- Randfontein133,654 people · ~16 km away
- Soweto1,695,047 people · ~22 km away
- Carletonville182,304 people · ~25 km away
- Bagale16,087 people · ~28 km away
- Roodepoort326,416 people · ~28 km away
- Krugersdorp378,821 people · ~29 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Westonaria?
Westonaria has a population of 156,831 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #41 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Westonaria in?
Westonaria is located in Gauteng, South Africa.
Is Westonaria the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 84 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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