{"id":807,"date":"2013-10-14T16:27:24","date_gmt":"2013-10-14T15:27:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/?p=807"},"modified":"2020-05-21T21:36:27","modified_gmt":"2020-05-21T20:36:27","slug":"largest-cities-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/largest-cities-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 20 Largest Cities And Towns In South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"

South Africa is quite big with a corresponding population. Compared to some other countries in the world, the\u00a0cities in South Africa<\/strong>\u00a0are known all over the world for their rich cultural heritage, breathtaking beauty,<\/p>\n

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together with elements of modernity strewn all over.\u00a0Here is a list of the largest cities in South Africa and their population density.<\/p>\n

Cape Town – Western Cape<\/h3>\n

The city of Cape Town<\/a> is well known as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, this seaside playground has all it takes to compete with any major city in the world whether it’s Sydney in Australia or San Francisco in California. The city is a centre for tourist attraction founded in Cape Town in 1652. People from all works of life flock to the city to admire the natural and man-made features such as Table Mountain National Park, Cliffton Beach, Boulders Beach and\u00a0 Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. All these have\u00a0contributed to the country\u2019s foreign exchange.<\/p>\n

See Also:\u00a0Top 25 Best Small Towns In South Africa That Guarantee Happy Living<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Johannesburg – Gauteng<\/h3>\n

The city of Johannesburg<\/a> was founded on a gold rush; it\u2019s the financial and entertainment capital of South Africa. Jozi or Joburg as it’s also referred to as rocks in more ways than you can imagine. One of the fascinating things about the city is the people’s unity in diversity. It gives a true representation of a cauldron of cultures from around South Africa, Africa, and the world. A home to the world\u2019s\u00a0biggest man-made forest<\/b>, with over 10 million trees.<\/p>\n

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal<\/h3>\n

Known as South Africa’s\u00a0busiest and the largest city in KwaZulu-Natal,\u00a0Durban<\/a>\u00a0city is where it’s happening, nice weather, beaches and great cultural mix to its famous curries, Durban is the place to be. Despite being a busy area, the city still remains the coolest place to visit in South Africa. The warmth,\u00a0subtropical weather and vast, amazing beaches are part of the reasons why people prefer to find themselves in that city.\u00a0 Durban’s streets filled with people and an energy is beyond explanation.<\/p>\n

Soweto<\/h2>\n

Created in the\u00a01930s, Soweto is a township located at the edge of\u00a0Johannesburg and a home to a diverse array of people of all income levels and ethnicities. The name of the city was coined from the first two letters of South Western Township. It is one of the\u00a0most populous black urban residential areas in South Africa. It is also the\u00a0most metropolitan township in the country. A home for political trend alongside\u00a0fashion and music.<\/p>\n

Pretoria – Gauteng<\/h3>\n

If you are looking for somewhere that is stately with a high number of international embassies, monuments and museums, then Pretoria is the place to be, whether it’s sports or lots of entertainment, music and nightclubs. Named after\u00a0Andries Pretorius who helped in the creation of the South African Republic, the city of Pretoria\u00a0has the second largest number of embassies in the world.<\/p>\n

Port Elizabeth – Eastern Cape<\/h3>\n

Popularly Known as the friendly city or the windy city, Port Elizabeth is the home of hospitality and beautiful beaches, It is one of the largest cities in\u00a0South Africa, situated in the\u00a0Eastern Cape Province, 770\u00a0km (478\u00a0mi) east of\u00a0Cape Town. The city, often shortened to\u00a0PE<\/b>\u00a0and nicknamed stretches for 16\u00a0km along\u00a0Algoa Bay, and is one of the major\u00a0seaports\u00a0in South Africa. The city was named by Sir Rufane Donkin after his wife, who had already died by that time, Elizabeth.<\/p>\n

\u00a0See Also:\u00a0South African Story: Ten Movies That Tell Most Of It<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Pietermaritzburg<\/h2>\n

Pietermaritzburg<\/strong>\u00a0is a large city in the province of\u00a0KwaZulu-Natal\u00a0in\u00a0South Africa\u00a0with a population of approximately 750,845 people. The region used to be known for the production of high-quality textile, clothing and footwear products.<\/p>\n

Benoni<\/h2>\n

Benoni is a large town in Gauteng province, east of Johannesburg with a population of about\u00a0605,344 people. The city started off way back in 1887, when it was found that it was one of the richest gold reefs ever discovered.<\/p>\n

Tembisa<\/h2>\n

Tembisa is another large town located in the\u00a0region of\u00a0Gauteng\u00a0in\u00a0South Africa\u00a0with a population of approximately 511,655 people. The town\u00a0is under Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality and it was established in 1957 at the time when black people were resettled from\u00a0Alexandra\u00a0and other areas in\u00a0Edenvale,\u00a0Kempton Park,\u00a0Midrand\u00a0and\u00a0Germiston. The town has about four train stations and relaxation centres such as\u00a0\u00a0Imbizo, aka\u00a0Busy Corner, and\u00a0Caprivi.<\/p>\n

East London<\/h2>\n

Located\u00a0on the South East Coast of\u00a0South Africa\u00a0in the Eastern Cape province is the part of\u00a0the Buffalo City municipality called the East London. The town which was originally called\u00a0Port Rex was founded in 1847 when a British fort was built in the region to serve as a supply port for nearby King William\u2019s Town. Today, East London has a population of about 478,676 people and it consists of\u00a0King William\u2019s Town and Bhisho.<\/p>\n

Largest Cities of South Africa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/th>\nRank<\/th>\nName<\/th>\nProvince<\/th>\nPop<\/th>\nRank<\/th>\nName<\/th>\nProince<\/th>\nPop<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nCape Town<\/b><\/td>\nWestern Cape<\/td>\n3,433,441<\/td>\n11<\/td>\nVereeniging<\/strong><\/td>\nGauteng<\/td>\n474,681<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nDurban<\/b><\/td>\nKwaZulu-Natal<\/td>\n3,120,282<\/td>\n12<\/td>\nBloemfontein<\/strong><\/td>\nFree State (province)<\/td>\n463,064<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nJohannesburg<\/b><\/td>\nGauteng<\/td>\n2,026,469<\/td>\n13<\/td>\nBoksburg<\/strong><\/td>\nGauteng<\/td>\n445,168<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nSoweto<\/b><\/td>\nGsuteng<\/td>\n1,695,047<\/td>\n14<\/td>\nWelkom<\/strong><\/td>\nFree State<\/td>\n431,944<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nPretoria<\/b><\/td>\nGauteng<\/td>\n1,619,438<\/td>\n15<\/td>\nNewcastle<\/strong><\/td>\nKwaZulu-Natal<\/td>\n310,485<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nPort Elizerbeth<\/b><\/td>\nEastern Cape<\/td>\n967,677<\/td>\n16<\/td>\nEast London<\/b><\/td>\nEastern Cape<\/td>\n267,007<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nPietermaritzburg<\/strong><\/td>\nKwaZulu-Natal<\/td>\n750,845<\/td>\n17<\/td>\nBoksburg<\/b><\/td>\nGauteng<\/td>\n260,321<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nBenoni<\/strong><\/td>\nGauteng<\/td>\n605,344<\/td>\n18<\/td>\nKrugersdorp<\/strong><\/td>\nGauteng<\/td>\n378,821<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nTembisa<\/strong><\/td>\nGauteng<\/td>\n511,655<\/td>\n19<\/td>\nDiepsloot<\/strong><\/td>\nGauteng<\/td>\n350,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nEast London<\/strong><\/td>\nEastern Cape<\/td>\n478,676<\/td>\n20<\/td>\nRandburg<\/strong><\/td>\nGauteng<\/td>\n337,053<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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