eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is a city located in South Africa. According to the latest available data (2026), the population of eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is approximately 3,702,231 residents. The city is one of the major urban areas in South Africa.

3,702,231 residents (2026)

eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality City Statistics

CityeThekwini Metropolitan Municipality
CountryZA South Africa
Population3,702,231
Latitude-29.8667
Longitude31.0167
RegionKwaZulu-Natal
Data Year2026

Where is eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality ZA located?

eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is located in South Africa, in the KwaZulu-Natal region, at approximately -29.8667 latitude and 31.0167 longitude.

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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 Cape Town 3,776,313
4 City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality 3,379,104

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality?

The population of eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is approximately 3,702,231 residents according to the latest available data (2026).

Where is eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality located?

eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is located in South Africa at approximately -29.8667 latitude and 31.0167 longitude.

Is eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality one of the largest cities in South Africa?

With a population of 3,702,231, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is one of the major urban areas in South Africa.

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