Vanderbijlpark Population 2026
Vanderbijlpark has a population of 246,754, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Gauteng. Roughly 0.4% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
246,754
Rank in South Africa
#29
Coordinates
26.71°S, 27.84°E
~1,485 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
113 km
70 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 Vanderbijlpark
- Vereeniging474,681 people · ~10 km away
- Sasolburg135,828 people · ~12 km away
- Evaton725,468 people · ~20 km away
- Parys71,319 people · ~43 km away
- Westonaria156,831 people · ~48 km away
- Tokoza106,000 people · ~49 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Vanderbijlpark?
Vanderbijlpark has a population of 246,754 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Vanderbijlpark in?
Vanderbijlpark is located in Gauteng, South Africa.
Is Vanderbijlpark the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 113 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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