Ceres Population 2026
Ceres has a population of 41,596, making it the #141 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Western Cape. Roughly 0.1% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 226× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
41,596
Rank in South Africa
#141
Coordinates
33.37°S, 19.31°E
~457 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
1,206 km
749 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 Ceres
- Worcester127,597 people · ~33 km away
- Wellington55,543 people · ~41 km away
- Paarl236,910 people · ~51 km away
- Malmesbury43,009 people · ~55 km away
- Moorreesburg15,428 people · ~65 km away
- Stellenbosch96,228 people · ~75 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ceres?
Ceres has a population of 41,596 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #141 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Ceres in?
Ceres is located in Western Cape, South Africa.
Is Ceres the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 1,206 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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