Grabouw Population 2026
Grabouw has a population of 37,490, making it the #147 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Western Cape. Roughly 0.1% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 251× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
37,490
Rank in South Africa
#147
Coordinates
34.15°S, 19.02°E
~332 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
1,285 km
798 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 Grabouw
- Somerset West225,289 people · ~19 km away
- Stellenbosch96,228 people · ~28 km away
- Hermanus56,139 people · ~36 km away
- Caledon16,752 people · ~39 km away
- Kraaifontein57,911 people · ~44 km away
- Paarl236,910 people · ~47 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Grabouw?
Grabouw has a population of 37,490 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #147 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Grabouw in?
Grabouw is located in Western Cape, South Africa.
Is Grabouw the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 1,285 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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