Vereeniging Population 2026
Vereeniging has a population of 474,681, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Gauteng. Roughly 0.7% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
474,681
Rank in South Africa
#14
Coordinates
26.67°S, 27.93°E
~1,445 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
106 km
66 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 |
| Boksburg | 445,168 | #15 |
Cities near Vereeniging
- Vanderbijlpark246,754 people · ~10 km away
- Evaton725,468 people · ~17 km away
- Sasolburg135,828 people · ~19 km away
- Tokoza106,000 people · ~40 km away
- Soweto1,695,047 people · ~46 km away
- Heidelberg85,858 people · ~47 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Vereeniging?
Vereeniging has a population of 474,681 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Vereeniging in?
Vereeniging is located in Gauteng, South Africa.
Is Vereeniging the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 106 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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