Johannesburg is a city located in South Africa. According to the latest available data (2026), the population of Johannesburg is approximately 4,803,262 residents. The city is one of the major urban areas in South Africa.

4,803,262 residents (2026)

Johannesburg City Statistics

CityJohannesburg
CountryZA South Africa
Population4,803,262
Latitude-26.2044
Longitude28.0416
RegionGauteng
Data Year2026

Where is Johannesburg ZA located?

Johannesburg is located in South Africa, in the Gauteng region, at approximately -26.2044 latitude and 28.0416 longitude.

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Other Cities in South Africa ZA

City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality Pop. 4,949,347 City of Cape Town Pop. 4,005,016 Cape Town Pop. 3,776,313 eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality Pop. 3,702,231 City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality Pop. 3,379,104 City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality Pop. 3,275,152

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Largest Cities in South Africa ZA

# City Population
6 City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality 4,949,347
1 City of Cape Town 4,005,016
2 Cape Town 3,776,313
3 eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality 3,702,231
4 City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality 3,379,104

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Johannesburg?

The population of Johannesburg is approximately 4,803,262 residents according to the latest available data (2026).

Where is Johannesburg located?

Johannesburg is located in South Africa at approximately -26.2044 latitude and 28.0416 longitude.

Is Johannesburg one of the largest cities in South Africa?

With a population of 4,803,262, Johannesburg is one of the major urban areas in South Africa.

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