Stellenbosch Population 2026
Stellenbosch has a population of 96,228, making it the #71 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Western Cape. Roughly 0.1% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 98× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
96,228
Rank in South Africa
#71
Coordinates
33.93°S, 18.87°E
~122 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
1,278 km
794 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 |
| Atlantis | 82,736 | #86 |
| Mossel Bay | 78,940 | #87 |
| Oudtshoorn | 73,694 | #90 |
Cities near Stellenbosch
- Kraaifontein57,911 people · ~17 km away
- Somerset West225,289 people · ~17 km away
- Durbanville54,286 people · ~23 km away
- Paarl236,910 people · ~24 km away
- Grabouw37,490 people · ~28 km away
- Wellington55,543 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Stellenbosch?
Stellenbosch has a population of 96,228 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #71 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Stellenbosch in?
Stellenbosch is located in Western Cape, South Africa.
Is Stellenbosch the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 1,278 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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