Carletonville Population 2026
Carletonville has a population of 182,304, making it the #37 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Gauteng. Roughly 0.3% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 52× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
182,304
Rank in South Africa
#37
Coordinates
26.36°S, 27.40°E
~1,529 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
105 km
65 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 Carletonville
- Westonaria156,831 people · ~25 km away
- Randfontein133,654 people · ~36 km away
- Bagale16,087 people · ~41 km away
- Soweto1,695,047 people · ~47 km away
- Krugersdorp378,821 people · ~49 km away
- Evaton725,468 people · ~49 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Carletonville?
Carletonville has a population of 182,304 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #37 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Carletonville in?
Carletonville is located in Gauteng, South Africa.
Is Carletonville the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 105 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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