Kraaifontein Population 2026
Kraaifontein has a population of 57,911, making it the #107 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Western Cape. Roughly 0.1% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 163× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
57,911
Rank in South Africa
#107
Coordinates
33.85°S, 18.72°E
~102 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
1,282 km
796 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 Kraaifontein
- Durbanville54,286 people · ~7 km away
- Stellenbosch96,228 people · ~17 km away
- Paarl236,910 people · ~27 km away
- Somerset West225,289 people · ~28 km away
- Cape Town4,772,846 people · ~28 km away
- Wellington55,543 people · ~36 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kraaifontein?
Kraaifontein has a population of 57,911 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #107 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Kraaifontein in?
Kraaifontein is located in Western Cape, South Africa.
Is Kraaifontein the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 1,282 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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