Largest Cities in Republic of South Africa by Population

Republic of South Africa, Located at the southern tip of Africa, this nation boasts diverse landscapes, a multicultural society, and significant economic influence on the continent. With a population of over 63 million and an area exceeding 1.2 million km², it is known for its rich history, including the fight against apartheid, and its abundant natural resources. It plays a crucial role in regional and international affairs.. As of 2020 country had an estimated population of 63,100,945 inhabitants. The country was created 116 years ago in 1910. Its capital city is .

There are 45 city/town in Republic of South Africa, . The largest city of Republic of South Africa is Virginia with a population of 8,590,563. Other cities include, Johannesburg population 4,434,827, Cape Town population 3,433,441, Durban population 3,120,282, Soweto population 1,695,047

Virginia

Virginia, This South African city is located in the Free State province and is known for its gold mining industry.

Johannesburg

Johannesburg, Located in the Gauteng province, this is South Africa's largest city by population.

Cape Town

Cape Town, This major South African city is located on the country's southwest coast, nestled beneath Table Mountain.

All Republic of South Africa Cities (Aphebetical)

List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Republic of South Africa.

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City Name	Title	County	Population
Virginia	This South African city is located in the Free State province and is known for its gold mining industry.	Lejweleputswa District Municipality	8,590,563
Johannesburg	Located in the Gauteng province, this is South Africa's largest city by population.	City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality	4,434,827
Cape Town	This major South African city is located on the country's southwest coast, nestled beneath Table Mountain.	City of Cape Town	3,433,441
Durban	Located on South Africa's eastern coast in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, this major port city is a significant economic hub.	eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality	3,120,282
Soweto	This urban area in Gauteng province, southwest of Johannesburg, is a symbol of South Africa's struggle against apartheid and its vibrant post-apartheid identity.	City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality	1,695,047
Pretoria	Located in the northern part of South Africa's Gauteng province, this city serves as one of the nation's three capital cities, specifically the administrative capital.	City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality	1,619,438
Port Elizabeth	Located on the southeastern coast of South Africa in Algoa Bay, this major port city is a significant economic hub.	Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality	967,677
Pietermaritzburg	Located in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, this South African city serves as the provincial capital and a significant economic hub.	uMgungundlovu District Municipality	750,845
Benoni	Located in the Gauteng province of South Africa, this large city is an important economic hub.	Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality	605,344
Tembisa	This large township is situated in the Gauteng province of South Africa, north of Kempton Park.	Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality	511,655
Vereeniging	Located in the Gauteng province of South Africa, this industrial city lies on the Vaal River.	Sedibeng District Municipality	474,681
Bloemfontein	Located in the heart of South Africa, Bloemfontein serves as the judicial capital and the capital of the Free State province.	Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality	463,064
Boksburg	Located on the East Rand of Gauteng province, this city is a significant industrial and mining center.	Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality	445,168
Welkom	Located in the Free State province, this city is a major hub in the goldfields region of South Africa.	Lejweleputswa District Municipality	431,944
Newcastle	Located in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa, this city is a significant industrial and commercial center.	Amajuba District Municipality	404,838
Krugersdorp	Located in the West Rand region of Gauteng province, this South African city is a significant mining hub, particularly for gold.	West Rand District Municipality	378,821
Botshabelo	Town in the Free State, South Africa	Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality	309,714
Brakpan	Town in Gauteng, South Africa	Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality	305,692
Witbank	Town in South Africa	Nkangala District Municipality	262,491
Vanderbijlpark	Town in South Africa	Sedibeng District Municipality	246,754
Centurion	Professional officer of the Roman army	City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality	233,386
Uitenhage	South African city	Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality	228,912
Carletonville	Town in Gauteng, South Africa	West Rand District Municipality	182,304
Klerksdorp	City in the North West, South Africa	Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality	178,921
Midrand	Area in central Gauteng Province, South Africa	City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality	173,009
Westonaria	Place in Gauteng, South Africa	West Rand District Municipality	156,831
Middelburg	Capital city of Zeeland, the Netherlands	Nkangala District Municipality	154,706
Vryheid	Town	Zululand District Municipality	150,012
Kimberley	City in the Northern Cape, South Africa	Frances Baard District Municipality	142,089
eMbalenhle	Human settlement in South Africa	Gert Sibande District Municipality	141,741
Mpumalanga	Located in eastern South Africa, Mpumalanga is a province known for its dramatic landscapes, including the Drakensberg Mountains and the Kruger National Park.	eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality	140,121
Bhisho	Town in the Eastern Cape, South Africa	Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality	137,287
Randfontein	Town	West Rand District Municipality	133,654
Worcester	Located in the Western Cape province of South Africa, it is the largest town in the Breede Valley.	Cape Winelands District Municipality	127,597
Rustenburg	South African city, town and mine	Bojanala Platinum District Municipality	124,064
Potchefstroom	City in the North West Province of South Africa	Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality	123,669
Brits	Citizens or residents of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, British Overseas Territories, Crown Dependencies, and their descendants	Bojanala Platinum District Municipality	122,497
Upington	Town in South Africa	Siyanda District Municipality	121,189
Nelspruit	City in Mpumalanga, South Africa	Ehlanzeni District	110,159
Phalaborwa	Town in South Africa	Mopani District Municipality	109,468
Kroonstad	City in the Free State, South Africa	Fezile Dabi District Municipality	103,992
Bethal	Place in Mpumalanga, South Africa	Gert Sibande District Municipality	101,919
Mokopane	Town in Limpopo, South Africa	Waterberg District Municipality	101,090
Atlantis	Fictional island in Plato's works, now a synonym for supposed prehistoric lost civilizations	City of Cape Town	60,266
Ulundi	Town in the Zululand District Municipality, and at one time the capital of Zululand in South Africa	Zululand District Municipality	20,753

Largest Cities in Republic of South Africa by Population

Virginia

Johannesburg

Cape Town

All Republic of South Africa Cities (Aphebetical)

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