Caledon Population 2026
Caledon has a population of 16,752, making it the #272 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Western Cape. It is about 562× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,752
Rank in South Africa
#272
Coordinates
34.23°S, 19.43°E
~260 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
1,265 km
786 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 Caledon
- Hermanus56,139 people · ~27 km away
- Grabouw37,490 people · ~39 km away
- Somerset West225,289 people · ~58 km away
- Stellenbosch96,228 people · ~61 km away
- Worcester127,597 people · ~65 km away
- Bredasdorp18,599 people · ~66 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Caledon?
Caledon has a population of 16,752 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #272 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Caledon in?
Caledon is located in Western Cape, South Africa.
Is Caledon the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 1,265 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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