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George, Western Cape

South Africa

Provincial capital33.9630° S, 22.4617° E

George is a city located in South Africa's Western Cape province, with a population of 188,580. It serves as a central hub within the region, contributing to the area's demographic and economic landscape.

Population188,580
ProvinceWestern Cape
Coordinates33.9630° S, 22.4617° E
CountrySouth Africa
Rank in South Africa#38 of 13,527

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Nearest Airports

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George Airport

GRJInternational

9 km away

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Leppan Airfield

ZA-0189Local

19 km away

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Mossel Bay Airport

MZYLocal

43.3 km away

About George

Situated at coordinates -33.963° latitude and 22.46173° longitude, George lies in the Southern Hemisphere at an elevation of 232 meters. The city operates within the Africa/Johannesburg timezone.

With a population ranking of #38 out of 991 cities in South Africa, George is part of a country with a total urban population of 51,412,164. This positions it in the context of larger cities such as Johannesburg and Cape Town.

Cities in Western Cape

George is part of the Western Cape province. While specific rankings of cities in the province are not available, it is surrounded by notable urban areas that contribute to the regional dynamics.

Cape Town4,772,846Athlone237,414Paarl236,910Somerset West225,289Worcester127,597Stellenbosch96,228Atlantis82,736Mossel Bay78,940Oudtshoorn73,694Knysna68,659

Nearby Cities

Around George, 20 nearby populated places have been recorded within 25 km.

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HeatherlandsNeighborhood
2.3 km
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RosemoorNeighborhood
2.4 km
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ConvilleCity
2.9 km
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BorcherdsNeighborhood
3.3 km
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ThembalethuCity
4.9 km
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BlancoCity
5 km
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Delville ParkNeighborhood
5.1 km
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PacaltsdorpCity
6.6 km
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SaasveldCity
7.5 km
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Victoria BayCity
9.6 km
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Molen DriftCity
9.8 km
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StandplaasCity
10.8 km
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WildernessCity · 7,385 inhab.
11.1 km
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Herolds BayCity · 1,268 inhab.
11.2 km
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WildernessCity
11.7 km
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HeroldsbaaiCity
11.9 km
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HeroldCity
13 km
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NewtonsCity
13.4 km
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HoekwilCity
14.1 km
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CamferCity
14.7 km

Explore South Africa

Users can explore related content about other cities in South Africa, compare countries, see rankings, or view the full city list for a broader understanding of the region.

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Largest cities in South Africa

#1 Johannesburg9,418,183#2 Cape Town4,772,846#3 Durban3,338,026#4 Pretoria2,112,693#5 Soweto1,695,047
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of George?

The population of George is 188,580.

In which province/state is George located?

George is located in the Western Cape province.

What are the coordinates of George?

The coordinates of George are -33.963° latitude and 22.46173° longitude.

What is the elevation of George?

The elevation of George is 232 meters.

What is the nearest airport to George?

The nearest airport to George is George Airport (IATA: GRJ).

What is the population ranking of George in South Africa?

George ranks #38 out of 991 cities in South Africa.

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