Centurion Population 2026
Centurion has a population of 236,580, making it the #31 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Gauteng. Roughly 0.4% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
236,580
Rank in South Africa
#31
Coordinates
25.86°S, 28.19°E
~1,432 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
13 km
8 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 Centurion
- Pretoria2,112,693 people · ~13 km away
- Midrand87,387 people · ~15 km away
- Thembisa511,655 people · ~16 km away
- Randburg337,053 people · ~32 km away
- Ga-Rankuwa90,945 people · ~33 km away
- Hartbeespoort26,732 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Centurion?
Centurion has a population of 236,580 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #31 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Centurion in?
Centurion is located in Gauteng, South Africa.
Is Centurion the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 13 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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