Johannesburg is generally considered South Africa’s largest city by population.

Quick Scoop

  • The largest city in South Africa by population is Johannesburg, located in the inland Gauteng province.
  • Estimates put Johannesburg’s population at well over 4 million within the city proper, and above 5 million in the broader metropolitan area.
  • Cape Town and Durban are also very large, but they rank behind Johannesburg in most modern population counts and city-size lists.

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