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Largest Cities in Western Cape

Top 95 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Western Cape

1 Cape Town 4,772,846
2 Athlone 237,414
3 Paarl 236,910
4 Somerset West 225,289
5 George 188,580
6 Worcester 127,597
7 Stellenbosch 96,228
8 Atlantis 82,736
9 Mossel Bay 78,940
10 Oudtshoorn 73,694
11 Knysna 68,659
12 Saldanha 68,284
13 Kraaifontein 57,911
14 Hermanus 56,139
15 Wellington 55,543
16 Durbanville 54,286
17 Vredenburg 45,986
18 Beaufort West 44,737
19 Malmesbury 43,009
20 Ceres 41,596
21 Plettenberg Bay 38,126
22 Grabouw 37,490
23 Muizenberg 36,857
24 Robertson 33,204
25 Retreat 25,745
26 Vredendal 21,769
27 Swellendam 20,993
28 Franschhoek 20,000
29 Riversdale 19,382
30 Bredasdorp 18,599
31 Montagu 18,182
32 Groot-Brakrivier 18,008
33 Le Roux 17,432
34 Lansdowne 17,399
35 Caledon 16,752
36 Ashton 15,964
37 Gansbaai 15,957
38 Moorreesburg 15,428
39 Rondebosch 15,158
40 Dysselsdorp 15,029
41 Piketberg 14,862
42 Fisantekraal 14,819
43 Wolseley 14,533
44 Claremont 14,531
45 Saint Helena Bay 13,813
46 Melkbosstrand 13,542
47 Velddrif 13,199
48 Prince Albert 13,136
49 De Doorns 12,679
50 Darling 12,484
51 Villiersdorp 11,986
52 eNduli 11,203
53 Bonnievale 10,893
54 Mamre 10,840
55 Tulbagh 10,745
56 Sedgefield 10,069
57 Rosebank 10,000
58 Langebaan 9,940
59 Heidelberg 9,895
60 Touwsrivier 9,735
61 Saron 9,396
62 Klapmuts 9,229
63 Clanwilliam 9,194
64 Citrusdal 8,598
65 Ladismith 8,539
66 Porterville 8,455
67 Prince Alfred Hamlet 8,159
68 Stilbaai 8,000
69 Kleinmond 7,948
70 Albertina 7,634
71 Vanrhynsdorp 7,515
72 Klawer 7,469
73 Hopefield 7,457
74 Wilderness 7,385
75 Lamberts Bay 7,332
76 Constantia 6,922
77 Laingsburg 6,789
78 Genadendal 6,784
79 Kranshoek 6,705
80 Botrivier 6,594
81 Simon's Town 6,569
82 Riviersonderend 6,284
83 Lutzville 6,268
84 Murraysburg 6,073
85 Stanford 5,747
86 Riebeek-Kasteel 5,704
87 Zoar 5,582
88 Uniondale 5,421
89 Newlands 5,343
90 Struisbaai 5,301
91 Riebeek West 5,211
92 Kylemore 5,185
93 Languedoc 5,138
94 Calitzdorp 5,133
95 Napier 5,048

The largest cities in Western Cape represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Cape Town leads with a population of 4,772,846, followed by Athlone and Paarl. 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. 11 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. Cape Town's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
  • 2. 11 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 12,484 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 5,661,039.

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