Largest Cities in Gauteng

Top 48 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · South Africa · Gauteng

Largest Cities — Gauteng

1 Johannesburg 9,418,183

2 Pretoria 2,112,693

3 Soweto 1,695,047

4 Soshanguve 872,309

5 Evaton 725,468

6 Benoni 605,344

7 Thembisa 511,655

8 Vereeniging 474,681

9 Boksburg 445,168

10 Krugersdorp 378,821

11 Diepsloot 350,000

12 Randburg 337,053

13 Roodepoort 326,416

14 Brakpan 305,692

15 Germiston 255,863

16 Vanderbijlpark 246,754

17 Centurion 236,580

18 Springs 186,394

19 Ivory Park 184,383

20 Carletonville 182,304

21 Alexandra 179,624

22 Westonaria 156,831

23 Etwatwa 151,866

24 Nigel 140,644

25 Randfontein 133,654

26 Alberton 121,536

27 Mabopane 110,972

28 Tokoza 106,000

29 Midrand 87,387

30 Heidelberg 85,858

31 Ekangala 58,099

32 Edenvale 49,292

33 Bronkhorstspruit 41,209

34 Cullinan 34,087

35 Midstream 25,000

36 Verena 21,252

37 Bagale 16,087

38 Poortje 13,362

39 Rethabiseng 13,136

40 Glenharvie 11,763

41 Devon 11,476

42 Orange Farm 10,000

43 Kwamhlanga 8,535

44 Walkerville 7,981

45 Magaliesburg 7,623

46 Eden Glen 7,345

47 Eastleigh 6,988

48 Eden Glen Ext 60 5,494

The largest cities in Gauteng represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Johannesburg leads with a population of 9,418,183, followed by Pretoria and Soweto. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 06 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Johannesburg's population is larger than that of more than 30 U.S. states.
2. 06 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 14,823,700.

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