Hermanus Population 2026
Hermanus has a population of 56,139, making it the #108 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Western Cape. Roughly 0.1% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 168× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
56,139
Rank in South Africa
#108
Coordinates
34.42°S, 19.23°E
~27 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
1,292 km
802 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 Hermanus
- Caledon16,752 people · ~27 km away
- Grabouw37,490 people · ~36 km away
- Somerset West225,289 people · ~53 km away
- Stellenbosch96,228 people · ~64 km away
- Bredasdorp18,599 people · ~75 km away
- Kraaifontein57,911 people · ~79 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hermanus?
Hermanus has a population of 56,139 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #108 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Hermanus in?
Hermanus is located in Western Cape, South Africa.
Is Hermanus the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 1,292 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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