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Oldest Cities in South Africa

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — South Africa

1 Babirwa 09 28.0
2 Boipelo 10 28.0
3 Napier 11 28.0
4 Kgapamadi 07 28.0
5 Hazyview 07 28.0
6 Calitzdorp 11 28.0
7 Languedoc 11 28.0
8 Matsavana 07 28.0
9 Cato Ridge 02 28.0
10 Kylemore 11 28.0
11 Riebeek West 11 28.0
12 GaSekhaolelo 09 28.0
13 Kumana 07 28.0
14 Charlestown 02 28.0
15 Cedarville 02 28.0
16 eMkhuze 02 28.0
17 Struisbaai 11 28.0
18 Senwamokgope 09 28.0
19 Newlands 11 28.0
20 Nababeep 08 28.0
21 Pearston 05 28.0
22 Lidgetton 02 28.0
23 Ekulindeni 07 28.0
24 Uniondale 11 28.0
25 Albert Falls 02 28.0
26 Libode 05 28.0
27 Eden Glen Ext 60 06 28.0
28 Khaya Mnandi 05 28.0
29 Oakglen 08 28.0
30 Manguzi 02 28.0
31 Peddie 05 28.0
32 Zoar 11 28.0
33 James Calata 05 28.0
34 Ngema Tribal Trust 07 28.0
35 Stella 10 28.0
36 Mooinooi 10 28.0
37 Riebeek-Kasteel 11 28.0
38 Smithfield 03 28.0
39 Stanford 11 28.0
40 Ludlow 09 28.0
41 Louterwater 05 28.0
42 Carnarvon 08 28.0
43 Tshandama 09 28.0
44 Reddersburg 03 28.0
45 Orinoco A 07 28.0
46 Qumbu 05 28.0
47 Magabeni 02 28.0
48 St Francis Bay 05 28.0
49 Port Saint John’s 05 28.0
50 Thabakgolo 07 28.0
51 Nthabalala 09 28.0
52 Kareedouw 05 28.0
53 Venterstad 05 28.0
54 Doornkop 07 28.0
55 Murraysburg 11 28.0
56 Perdekop 07 28.0
57 eMakhazeni B 07 28.0
58 Oranjeville 03 28.0
59 Justicia 09 28.0
60 Dullstroom 07 28.0
61 Lutzville 11 28.0
62 Riviersonderend 11 28.0
63 Godide 07 28.0
64 Patensie 05 28.0
65 Trompsburg 03 28.0
66 Mount Ayliff 05 28.0
67 Grootvlei 07 28.0
68 Dealesville 03 28.0
69 Nqutu 02 28.0
70 Amalia 10 28.0
71 Simon's Town 11 28.0
72 Botrivier 11 28.0
73 Madras A 07 28.0
74 Paterson 05 28.0
75 Nondweni 02 28.0
76 Kranshoek 11 28.0
77 Jansenville 05 28.0
78 Itekeng 10 28.0
79 Genadendal 11 28.0
80 Laingsburg 11 28.0
81 Lillydale 09 28.0
82 Maviljan A 07 28.0
83 Cookhouse 05 28.0
84 Tsolo 05 28.0
85 Jagersfontein 03 28.0
86 Port Edward 02 28.0
87 Trust Feed 02 28.0
88 Merry Pebble Stream 09 28.0
89 Constantia 11 28.0
90 Tweespruit 03 28.0
91 Mathibela 09 28.0
92 Eastleigh 06 28.0
93 Glenmore 07 28.0
94 Madyembeni 07 28.0
95 Winterton 02 28.0
96 Tarkastad 05 28.0
97 KwaThandeka 07 28.0
98 Edinburgh A 07 28.0
99 Lothair 07 28.0
100 Lamberts Bay 11 28.0

Cities with the oldest median ages in South Africa often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Babirwa has a median age of 28.0 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Babirwa's residents are over 28.0 years old.
  • 2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
  • 3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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