Cape Town is a city located in South Africa. According to the latest available data (2026), the population of Cape Town is approximately 3,776,313 residents. The city is one of the major urban areas in South Africa.

3,776,313 residents (2026)

Cape Town City Statistics

CityCape Town
CountryZA South Africa
Population3,776,313
Latitude-33.9253
Longitude18.4239
RegionWestern Cape
Data Year2026

Where is Cape Town ZA located?

Cape Town is located in South Africa, in the Western Cape region, at approximately -33.9253 latitude and 18.4239 longitude.

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Other Cities in South Africa ZA

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Largest Cities in South Africa ZA

# City Population
6 City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality 4,949,347
1 Johannesburg 4,803,262
2 City of Cape Town 4,005,016
3 eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality 3,702,231
4 City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality 3,379,104

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Cape Town?

The population of Cape Town is approximately 3,776,313 residents according to the latest available data (2026).

Where is Cape Town located?

Cape Town is located in South Africa at approximately -33.9253 latitude and 18.4239 longitude.

Is Cape Town one of the largest cities in South Africa?

With a population of 3,776,313, Cape Town is one of the major urban areas in South Africa.

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