Randfontein Population 2026
Randfontein has a population of 133,654, making it the #52 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Gauteng. Roughly 0.2% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 70× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
133,654
Rank in South Africa
#52
Coordinates
26.18°S, 27.70°E
~1,716 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
69 km
43 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gauteng
| City | Population | Rank in South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | 9,418,183 | #1 |
| Pretoria | 2,112,693 | #4 |
| Soweto | 1,695,047 | #5 |
| Soshanguve | 872,309 | #7 |
| Evaton | 725,468 | #9 |
| Benoni | 605,344 | #10 |
| Thembisa | 511,655 | #12 |
| Vereeniging | 474,681 | #14 |
Cities near Randfontein
- Krugersdorp378,821 people · ~13 km away
- Bagale16,087 people · ~14 km away
- Westonaria156,831 people · ~16 km away
- Roodepoort326,416 people · ~17 km away
- Soweto1,695,047 people · ~18 km away
- Randburg337,053 people · ~32 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Randfontein?
Randfontein has a population of 133,654 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #52 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Randfontein in?
Randfontein is located in Gauteng, South Africa.
Is Randfontein the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 69 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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