Biggest Cities of South Africa [SOUTH AFRICAN CITIES 2021]

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 08:26:19 +0000

Here are South Africa biggest cities, remember, we have selected only cities with over a million of population.

Formally, the republic of South Africa, it is a country in the south-most of Africa, bordered by Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and the coastline: which is covered in the west by the Atlantic Ocean and to the south and southeast by the Indian Ocean. South Africa covers a total area of over 1.2 million square kilometers, making it roughly twice the size of France and the 9th largest country in Africa. South Africa is the second largest economy power-house of Africa, being the only country in Africa with highest of both GDP and per capita GDP. The total population of South Africa is around 60 Million, with the Gauteng province holding most of its population.

This country is only country in the world with a total of three capital cities: Pretoria, Bloemfontein, and Cape Town, serving as the executive, judicial, and legislative capitals respectively.

without further ado,

Number 1
the City of Cape Town,
also known as The Mother City
It is a Legislative capital of South Africa and capital of Western Cape province, Cape Town is a port city on South Africa’s southwest coast, originated in 1652.
Cape Town is known for it's world renowned majestic table mountain and the notorious prison that once held political prisoners during apartheid era including the iconic Nelson Mandela: Robben Islands, accessible by boat: which is now turned into a museum.

Geography, Demography and Climate of cape town
Cape Town covers an area of 400 km² with total population of 3,500,000 people, as estimated in 2021. The average highest temperature is 21°C in summer, and the lows of 13°C in winter, but temperatures are cooler on the coast and on the mountain slopes.

Number 2
Johannesburg: also known as, the City of Gold
Johannesburg or jozi, as affectionately called by locals, is located in Gauteng province, it is the commercial and financial heart of South Africa and it is the most popular and biggest city in South Africa. The city of Johannesburg was founded in 1886, following the discovery of gold in that area.
Jozi, is well known for it's first world cities infrastructure, with relatively low cost of living.