Atlantis Population 2026
Atlantis has a population of 82,736, making it the #86 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Western Cape. Roughly 0.1% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 114× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
82,736
Rank in South Africa
#86
Coordinates
33.57°S, 18.48°E
~178 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
1,278 km
794 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 |
| Mossel Bay | 78,940 | #87 |
| Oudtshoorn | 73,694 | #90 |
Cities near Atlantis
- Malmesbury43,009 people · ~25 km away
- Durbanville54,286 people · ~33 km away
- Kraaifontein57,911 people · ~38 km away
- Cape Town4,772,846 people · ~40 km away
- Moorreesburg15,428 people · ~49 km away
- Paarl236,910 people · ~49 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Atlantis?
Atlantis has a population of 82,736 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #86 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Atlantis in?
Atlantis is located in Western Cape, South Africa.
Is Atlantis the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 1,278 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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