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Randburg overview
Randburg (orange) and the other large cities of South Africa
Randburg lies in Gauteng in South Africa at 26.09°S, 28°E, about 1,593 m above sea level. The local time zone is Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+2).
It is smaller than Emalahleni (373,403) and larger than Roodepoort (326,416). The largest city in South Africa is Johannesburg with 9,418,183 people; the capital, Pretoria, has 2,112,693.
The national capital, Pretoria, is about 43 km away; the nearest large city is Johannesburg, 13 km from Randburg.
South Africa as a whole has a live population of 65,656,172 (+1.1% a year) and ranks #24 of 238 countries — see the South Africa population page for the full statistics and the South Africa atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Randburg
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg Gauteng | 13 km | 9,418,183 |
| Roodepoort Gauteng | 15 km | 326,416 |
| Germiston Gauteng | 21 km | 255,863 |
| Krugersdorp Gauteng | 23 km | 378,821 |
| Alberton Gauteng | 23 km | 121,536 |
| Soweto Gauteng | 24 km | 1,695,047 |
| Thembisa Gauteng | 25 km | 511,655 |
| Boksburg Gauteng | 29 km | 445,168 |
Largest cities in South Africa
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johannesburg | Gauteng | 9,418,183 |
| 2 | Cape Town | Western Cape | 4,772,846 |
| 3 | Durban | KwaZulu-Natal | 3,338,026 |
| 4 | PretoriaCapital | Gauteng | 2,112,693 |
| 5 | Soweto | Gauteng | 1,695,047 |
| 6 | Gqeberha | Eastern Cape | 1,050,078 |
| 7 | Soshanguve | Gauteng | 872,309 |
| 8 | Pietermaritzburg | KwaZulu-Natal | 839,327 |
| 9 | Evaton | Gauteng | 725,468 |
| 10 | Benoni | Gauteng | 605,344 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Randburg?
Randburg has about 337,053 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Randburg the capital of South Africa?
No. The capital of South Africa is Pretoria (2,112,693 people), about 43 km away. Randburg is the 21st largest city of the country.
How big is Randburg compared with the rest of South Africa?
Its 337,053 residents are 0.5% of the 65,656,172 people living in South Africa today. Johannesburg is larger with 9,418,183 people.
Where is Randburg?
In Gauteng, South Africa, at latitude -26.09 and longitude 28, 1,593 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Johannesburg (13 km), Roodepoort (15 km), Germiston (21 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Randburg Population 2026 — South Africa. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/south-africa/randburg/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/south-africa/randburg/">Randburg Population 2026 — South Africa</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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