George Population 2026
George has a population of 188,580, making it the #36 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Western Cape. Roughly 0.3% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 50× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
188,580
Rank in South Africa
#36
Coordinates
33.96°S, 22.46°E
~232 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
1,067 km
663 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 |
| Worcester | 127,597 | #53 |
| Stellenbosch | 96,228 | #71 |
| Atlantis | 82,736 | #86 |
| Mossel Bay | 78,940 | #87 |
| Oudtshoorn | 73,694 | #90 |
Cities near George
- Mossel Bay78,940 people · ~38 km away
- Oudtshoorn73,694 people · ~47 km away
- Knysna68,659 people · ~55 km away
- Plettenberg Bay38,126 people · ~84 km away
- Beaufort West44,737 people · ~179 km away
- Swellendam20,993 people · ~186 km away
FAQ
What is the population of George?
George has a population of 188,580 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #36 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is George in?
George is located in Western Cape, South Africa.
Is George the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 1,067 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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