Knysna Population 2026
Knysna has a population of 68,659, making it the #97 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Western Cape. Roughly 0.1% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 137× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
68,659
Rank in South Africa
#97
Coordinates
34.04°S, 23.05°E
~9 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
1,046 km
650 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 Knysna
- Plettenberg Bay38,126 people · ~30 km away
- George188,580 people · ~55 km away
- Mossel Bay78,940 people · ~85 km away
- Oudtshoorn73,694 people · ~92 km away
- Humansdorp34,733 people · ~159 km away
- Jeffreys Bay32,477 people · ~173 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Knysna?
Knysna has a population of 68,659 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #97 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Knysna in?
Knysna is located in Western Cape, South Africa.
Is Knysna the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 1,046 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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