Bredasdorp Population 2026
Bredasdorp has a population of 18,599, making it the #251 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Western Cape. It is about 506× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,599
Rank in South Africa
#251
Coordinates
34.53°S, 20.04°E
~84 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
1,251 km
777 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 Bredasdorp
- Caledon16,752 people · ~66 km away
- Swellendam20,993 people · ~68 km away
- Hermanus56,139 people · ~75 km away
- Grabouw37,490 people · ~103 km away
- Worcester127,597 people · ~113 km away
- Somerset West225,289 people · ~123 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bredasdorp?
Bredasdorp has a population of 18,599 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #251 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Bredasdorp in?
Bredasdorp is located in Western Cape, South Africa.
Is Bredasdorp the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 1,251 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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