Worcester Population 2026
Worcester has a population of 127,597, making it the #53 biggest city in 🇿🇦 South Africa, located in Western Cape. Roughly 0.2% of South Africa's population lives here. It is about 74× smaller than Johannesburg, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
127,597
Rank in South Africa
#53
Coordinates
33.65°S, 19.45°E
~234 m elevation · Africa/Johannesburg
Distance to capital (Pretoria)
1,217 km
756 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 |
| Stellenbosch | 96,228 | #71 |
| Atlantis | 82,736 | #86 |
| Mossel Bay | 78,940 | #87 |
| Oudtshoorn | 73,694 | #90 |
Cities near Worcester
- Ceres41,596 people · ~33 km away
- Wellington55,543 people · ~40 km away
- Paarl236,910 people · ~45 km away
- Stellenbosch96,228 people · ~63 km away
- Caledon16,752 people · ~65 km away
- Grabouw37,490 people · ~69 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Worcester?
Worcester has a population of 127,597 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #53 biggest city in South Africa.
What region is Worcester in?
Worcester is located in Western Cape, South Africa.
Is Worcester the capital of South Africa?
No, the capital of South Africa is Pretoria, about 1,217 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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