# West Rand District, Gauteng Province – Population

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/gauteng/west-rand/

District · Gauteng Province 

# West Rand District

West Rand District is a district or metropolitan municipality of South Africa in Gauteng Province. It had an estimated **856,804 people** in 2020 on 4,087 km² (about 210 per km²). Its main town is Randfontein. It is divided into 3 local municipalities. 154 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1,744 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 856,804people (2020)
- 4,087km²
- 3local municipalities
- 1,744mapped services

## How many people live in West Rand District?

West Rand District had an estimated **856,804 people** in 2020 — 5.8% of Gauteng Province, 20th of 50 districts. There are 891 women for every 1,000 men (below the Gauteng Province figure of 952). Spread over 4,087 km², that is about **210 people per km²**, 9th of 50 districts.

23.2% of people are children under 15 and 4.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 31 years (it is 30 across Gauteng Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 39 children and older people.

0–4 ****70,171**

5–9 ****65,971**

10–14 ****62,250**

15–19 ****57,004**

20–24 ****72,118**

25–29 ****85,700**

30–34 ****96,780**

35–39 ****82,081**

40–44 ****65,744**

45–49 ****54,993**

50–54 ****44,562**

55–59 ****34,061**

60–64 ****24,527**

65–69 ****17,728**

70–74 ****11,434**

75–79 ****6,852**

80+ ****4,828**

Source: [Statistics South Africa 2016 Community Survey Population via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-zaf).

## Where is West Rand District?

West Rand District lies in [Gauteng Province](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/gauteng/), [South Africa](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/). It borders 5 other districts: [Bojanala District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/bojanala/), [City of Johannesburg District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/gauteng/city-of-johannesburg/), [City of Tshwane District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/gauteng/city-of-tshwane/), [Dr Kenneth Kaunda District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/dr-kenneth-kaunda/) and [Sedibeng District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/gauteng/sedibeng/). By area it is the 45th largest of 52 districts in South Africa. It covers 22.5% of [Gauteng Province](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/gauteng/). The centre of West Rand District is about 86 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. The centre point is at 26.2231° S, 27.5131° E. Local names: DC48 .

Source: [South African Municipal Demarcation Board via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-zaf).

## Things to see in and around West Rand District

OpenStreetMap lists 50 named sights in West Rand District: 26 nature reserves; 6 caves; 5 archaeological sites; 4 attractions; 3 museums; 2 monuments; 1 gallery; 1 viewpoint; 1 castle or fort; 1 zoo.

- Maropeng Cradle of Humankind Museum. The Tumulus building · museum
- Nooitgedacht Heritage Museum · museum
- Sterkfontein Caves · museum
- Blaauwbank Historic Gold Mine · archaeological site
- Kings Kloof Natural Heritage · archaeological site
- Kromdraai · archaeological site
- Sterkfontein, Swartkrans, Kromdraai, and Environs · archaeological site
- limestone kiln · archaeological site
- Barton's Folly Blockhouse and Fort Anglo Boer War · castle or fort
- Abe Bailey Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- African Fauna & Bird Park · nature reserve
- Con Joubert Bird Sanctuary · nature reserve
- Elangeni Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Hartebeeshoek Space Operations · nature reserve
- Idwala le Ingwe · nature reserve
- Isaac Stegman Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- John Nash Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Kromdraai Conservancy · nature reserve
- Kromdraai Conservancy · nature reserve
- Kromdraai Conservancy · nature reserve
- Krugersdorp Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Letamo Game Farm · nature reserve
- Maropeng Cradle of Humankind · nature reserve
- Mogale's Gate Biodiversity Centre · nature reserve
- Motsetse Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Nooitgedacht Game Ranch · nature reserve
- Plovers Lake Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Plumari Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve · nature reserve

…and 20 more.

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: West Rand District

- Time zoneUTC+2, no daylight saving · Africa/Johannesburg
- CurrencyRand (ZAR)
- Country calling code+27
- LanguagesZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, Pedi, English, Tswana
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format4 digits (####)

### Nearest airports

- Lanseria International Airport (HLA) · Johannesburg52 km
- O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) · Johannesburg74 km

### Nearest railway station

Vleikop (Rand West City), about 9.7 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.8 hours, sunrise around 05:12) and shortest in Jun (about 10.5 hours, sunrise around 06:54, sunset around 17:25).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Local municipalities of West Rand District

Local municipality Area km² Localities Services 

[Merafong City](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/gauteng/west-rand/merafong-city/) 1,631 29 285 

[Mogale City](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/gauteng/west-rand/mogale-city/) 1,342 59 978 

[Rand West City](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/gauteng/west-rand/rand-west-city/) 1,115 67 481 

Source: [South African Municipal Demarcation Board via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-zaf); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

## Villages and localities in West Rand District

Open gazetteers list **154 villages, towns and localities** in West Rand District. The largest with a recorded population: Krugersdorp (378,821), Carletonville (182,304), Westonaria (156,831), Randfontein (133,654), Fochville (62,416) and Bagale (16,087). Settlements here lie between about 1,276 m and 1,779 m above sea level (median 1,598 m).

- Agavia
- Apple Park
- Aureus
- Azaadville
- Bagale
- Beckedan
- Beckendan
- Bekkersdal
- Bentley Park
- Bhongwem
- Bhongweni
- Blybank
- Blyvooruitzicht
- Boltonia
- Brandvlei
- Breaunanda
- Burgershoop
- Carletonville
- Culemborgpark
- Dan Pienaarville
- Dancornia
- De Fontein
- Deelkraal
- Delporton
- Dennydale AH
- Doornfontein
- Driefontein Country Club
- Droogheuwel
- East Village
- Eastdene
- Eikepark
- Elands
- Elandsridge
- Eleadah
- Eljeesee
- Elsburg Gold Mine
- Etlebeni
- Featherbrooke Estate
- Finsbury
- Fochville
- Gladysvale
- Glenharvie
- Government Village
- Green's Park
- Greenhills
- Groot-Elandsvlei
- Hectorton
- Hekpoort
- Helderblom
- Helikonpark
- Hillshaven
- Hillside
- Hillside AH
- Holfontein
- Home Lake
- Kagiso
- Kalbasfontein
- Kenmare
- Khutsong
- Kings Kloof
- Klein Elandsvlei
- Klipdrif
- Kloof
- Kocksoord
- Kokosi
- Koksrus AH
- Komnader
- Kophou
- Kromdraai
- Krugersdorp
- Krugersdorp North
- Krugersdorp West
- Krugersdorp-Noord
- Lammermoor
- Leeudoorn Mine
- Leeudrif
- Lenasia Ext 2
- Lewisham
- Loumarina
- Madeteleli
- Magaliesburg
- Middelvlei AH
- Mimosa Park Inn
- Mindalore
- Mindalore North
- Mogale City
- Mohlakeng
- Monument
- Muldersdrift
- Muldersdriseloop
- Munsieville
- New Thorndale
- Noordheuwel
- Northdene
- Oberholzer
- Oberholzer Settlement
- Olivanna
- Oos-Driefontein
- Ooster
- Orient Hills
- Pienaarville
- Protea Ridge
- Quellieriepark
- Randfontein
- Randfontein South
- Randgate
- Randpoort
- Randridge
- Rangeview
- Rant-En-Dal
- Renos
- Rietfontein
- Rietvallei
- Rietvallei 241-IQ
- Rikasrus
- Rikasrus AH
- Riverside Township
- Robin Park
- Rodora
- Seberuberung
- Silverfields
- Silverfields Park
- Simunye
- Sonnedal
- Southdene
- Tarlton
- Ten Acre
- Tenacres AH
- Thabony
- The Drift
- The Hill
- The Village
- Thorndale
- Toekomsrus
- Venterpos-West
- Venterspos
- Vleikop
- Vleikop AH
- Wagterskop
- Waterpan
- Water’s Edge
- Wedela
- Welverdiend
- Wentworth Park
- Wes-Rand
- West Porges
- West Rand AH
- West Rand Garden Estate
- West Rand Garden estates
- Westdene
- Westergloor
- Western Areas
- Westonaria
- Wheatlands

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of West Rand District

Named natural and historic features inside West Rand District, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

8 rivers and streams; 3 reservoirs and tanks; 2 lakes.

- Bloubankspruit
- Doringfonteinpan
- Klein Loopspruit
- Klein Rietspruit
- Klipdrifdam
- Lancaster Dam
- Leeuspruit
- Loopspruit
- Peter Wright Dam
- Renosterspruit
- Rhenosterspruit
- Rietspruit
- Robinson Lake

### Hills and mountains

15 hills; 5 mountains; 3 mountain passes; 3 valleys.

- Wagterskop · 1,777 m
- Leeukop · 1,752 m
- Losberg · 1,748 m
- Vaalkop · 1,747 m
- Klein-Losberg · 1,696 m
- Langrant · 1,695 m
- Spioenkop · 1,645 m
- Perdekop · 1,642 m
- Groblerspas · 1,630 m
- Damhoekpas · 1,629 m
- Hartbeeskop · 1,628 m
- Witkwas se Kop · 1,627 m
- Slypsteenkop · 1,623 m
- Rooirante · 1,620 m
- Swartkop · 1,610 m
- Tierkop · 1,605 m
- Franskop · 1,595 m
- Leeukop · 1,571 m
- Krokodilberg · 1,522 m
- Poeiernek · 1,513 m
- Golden Valley · 1,490 m
- Rooirant · 1,489 m
- Waterkloof · 1,484 m
- Kalkheuwel · 1,482 m

…and 2 more.

### Forests and nature

1 nature reserve; 1 wildlife reserve; 1 park.

- Helikon Park
- Jack Scott
- Krugersdorp Wildtuin

### History

1 historic site.

- Cradle of Human Kind

### Getting around

18 railway stations; 8 airfields; 1 airport.

- Bank
- Baragwanath
- Carletonville
- Delportonia Aerodrome
- Donaldson Aerodrome
- Fochville
- Goudryk
- Hekpoort
- Home Lake
- Krugersdorp
- Krugersdorp
- Lenz
- Luipaardsvlei
- Magaliesburg
- Middelvlei
- Oberholzer
- Orient
- Randfontein
- Robinson
- Robinson Lake Aerodrome
- Sun Valley
- Suurbekom
- Swartkop Nooitgedacht
- Tarlton

…and 3 more.

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in West Rand District and the best time to visit

In West Rand District, the warmest month is Jan (average 23 °C) and the coolest is Jul (10 °C). About 633 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (123 mm) and the driest Jul (3 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to November**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 23 119 

Feb 22 89 

Mar 21 72 

Apr 17 49 

May 14 16 

Jun 11 8 

Jul 10 3 

Aug 14 6 

Sep 18 16 

Oct 21 51 

Nov 22 82 

Dec 22 123 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in West Rand District

Places mapped inside West Rand District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals50
- Banks80
- ATMs81
- Petrol pumps148
- Hotels138
- Shopping malls33
- Schools705
- Colleges and universities18
- Cinemas6
- Pharmacies59
- Restaurants390
- Police stations19
- Dental clinics17

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers

- Where is West Rand District?In Gauteng Province, South Africa
- What is the population of West Rand District?856,804 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in West Rand District?About 31 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of West Rand District?About 210 people per km²
- What borders West Rand District?Bojanala District, City of Johannesburg District, City of Tshwane District, Dr Kenneth Kaunda District and Sedibeng District
- What is there to see in West Rand District?Abe Bailey Nature Reserve, African Fauna & Bird Park, Animal creche, Barton's Folly Blockhouse and Fort Anglo Boer War
- What time zone is West Rand District in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in West Rand District?Rand (ZAR)
- What language is spoken in West Rand District?Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in West Rand District?154 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of West Rand District?Settlements lie between 1,276 m and 1,779 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in West Rand District?3 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in West Rand District?Wagterskop (1,777 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit West Rand District?January to November
- How many hospitals are in West Rand District?50 mapped
- How many banks are in West Rand District?80 mapped
- How many ATMs are in West Rand District?81 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in West Rand District?148 mapped
- What is the P-code of West Rand District?ZA748 (OCHA common operational dataset)