# Prince Albert Municipality, Central Karoo District > Source: https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/western-cape/central-karoo/prince-albert/ Local municipality · Central Karoo District # Prince Albert Prince Albert is a local municipality of South Africa in Central Karoo District, Western Cape Province. It had an estimated **15,135 people** in 2020 on 8,153 km² (about 1.9 per km²). 14 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 80 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 15,135people (2020) - 8,153km² - 80mapped services - 724 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Prince Albert? Prince Albert had an estimated **15,135 people** in 2020 — 19.5% of Central Karoo District, 183rd of 190 local municipalities. There are 984 women for every 1,000 men (below the Central Karoo District figure of 1,008). Spread over 8,153 km², that is about **1.9 people per km²**, 180th of 190 local municipalities. 28.6% of people are children under 15 and 7.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 30 years (it is 30 across Central Karoo District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 57 children and older people. 0–4 ****1,293** 5–9 ****1,520** 10–14 ****1,516** 15–19 ****1,146** 20–24 ****1,036** 25–29 ****1,041** 30–34 ****1,233** 35–39 ****1,162** 40–44 ****1,098** 45–49 ****998** 50–54 ****758** 55–59 ****632** 60–64 ****563** 65–69 ****471** 70–74 ****347** 75–79 ****202** 80+ ****119** 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 Prince Albert? Prince Albert lies in [Central Karoo District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/western-cape/central-karoo/), [Western Cape Province](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/western-cape/), [South Africa](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/). It borders 6 other local municipalities: [Beaufort West](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/western-cape/central-karoo/beaufort-west/), [Dr Beyers Naude](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/eastern-cape/cacadu/dr-beyers-naude/), [George](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/western-cape/eden/george/), [Kannaland](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/western-cape/eden/kannaland/), [Laingsburg](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/western-cape/central-karoo/laingsburg/) and [Oudtshoorn](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/western-cape/eden/oudtshoorn/). By area it is the 39th largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 21.0% of [Central Karoo District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/western-cape/central-karoo/). The centre of Prince Albert is about 997 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 83 km from Beaufort West, the main town of Central Karoo District. The centre point is at 32.9929° S, 22.1220° E. Local names: WC052 . 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 Prince Albert OpenStreetMap lists 5 named sights in Prince Albert: 2 nature reserves; 1 viewpoint; 1 waterfall; 1 museum. - Fransie Pienaar Museum · museum - Ein Gedi (dry waterfall) · waterfall - Henry Kruger · nature reserve - Wolwekraal Private Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Teeberg · viewpoint 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: Prince Albert - 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 - George Airport (GRJ) · George115 km ### Nearest railway station Kruidfontein (Prince Albert), about 22 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 14.3 hours, sunrise around 05:17) and shortest in Jun (about 10.0 hours, sunrise around 07:31, sunset around 17:31). 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. ## Villages and localities in Prince Albert Open gazetteers list **14 villages, towns and localities** in Prince Albert. The largest with a recorded population: Prince Albert (13,136) and Leeu-Gamka (3,267). Settlements here lie between about 555 m and 848 m above sea level (median 724 m). - Bergwater - Bitterwater - Bothashoek - Genasfontein - Groot Sleutelfontein - Klaarstroom - Klein Sleutelfontein - Kruidfontein - Leeu-Gamka - Moreson - Northend - Ou Tol - Prince Albert - Prince Albert Road 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 Prince Albert Named natural and historic features inside Prince Albert, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 30 rivers and streams; 2 reservoirs and tanks; 1 lake. - Aapsrivier - Bloupuntrivier - Doorn Kraal - Doringrivier - Dwyka - Elandsleegte - Faanskraalrivier - Gamkapoortdam - Groot - Hottentotsrivier - Hoëkraal - Jan Rolmsrivier - Koekemoer - Leeugamkadam - Leeuwenskloof - Merweville - Oukloofdam - Perdewaterspruit - Rossel - Sand - Sandrivier - Scheepersgaterivier - Scholtzkloofrivier - Stoffelshoek …and 9 more. ### Hills and mountains 152 hills; 29 mountains; 12 mountain passes; 9 valleys. - Waboomsberg · 1,980 m - Blouberg · 1,911 m - Dorberg · 1,815 m - Kangoberg · 1,808 m - Boesmansnek · 1,766 m - Kolberg · 1,761 m - Witberg · 1,742 m - Osberg · 1,707 m - Swartberg Pass · 1,572 m - Platberg · 1,526 m - Wyenek · 1,494 m - Mootkloof · 1,417 m - Gamkasberg · 1,328 m - Koueberg · 1,328 m - Hartmansberg · 1,321 m - Meiringspoort · 1,301 m - Witberg · 1,258 m - Tierberg · 1,256 m - Droëberg · 1,215 m - Kolgat se Kop · 1,183 m - Witberg · 1,173 m - Middelwater · 1,135 m - Spitskop · 1,117 m - Tafelberg · 1,096 m …and 178 more. ### Getting around 4 railway stations. - Dwyka - Fraserburg Road - Kruidfontein - Prince Albert Road 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 Prince Albert and the best time to visit Using the climate of Central Karoo District, the warmest month is Jan (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jul (11 °C). About 300 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Feb (38 mm) and the driest Jun (12 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to December**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 25 33 Feb 25 38 Mar 22 35 Apr 18 31 May 15 20 Jun 11 12 Jul 11 14 Aug 12 20 Sep 15 15 Oct 18 24 Nov 21 27 Dec 23 30 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Prince Albert Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Prince Albert Hospital · Prince Albert 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-33.21651&mlon=22.02531#map=17/-33.21651/22.02531) Bank ABSA · Prince Albert 27 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-33.22792&mlon=22.03070#map=17/-33.22792/22.03070) ATM Capitec Bank ATM · Prince Albert 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-33.21406&mlon=22.02820#map=17/-33.21406/22.02820) Petrol pump Techron · Prince Albert 27 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-33.21985&mlon=22.02869#map=17/-33.21985/22.02869) Hotel Gamkaskloof Guest Farm · Prince Albert 4.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-32.99965&mlon=22.17089#map=17/-32.99965/22.17089) School Blink Begin · Prince Albert 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-33.20436&mlon=22.02000#map=17/-33.20436/22.02000) Police station SAPS Prins Albert · Prince Albert 27 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-33.21927&mlon=22.02836#map=17/-33.21927/22.02836) Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km. ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Prince Albert Places mapped inside Prince Albert in open map data, by type. - Hospitals3 - Banks1 - ATMs1 - Petrol pumps4 - Hotels34 - Schools11 - Cinemas1 - Pharmacies3 - Restaurants19 - Police stations3 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. ## Other local municipalities in Central Karoo District - Beaufort West - Laingsburg ## Quick answers - Where is Prince Albert?In Central Karoo District, Western Cape Province, South Africa - What is the population of Prince Albert?15,135 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Prince Albert?About 30 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Prince Albert?About 1.9 people per km² - What borders Prince Albert?Beaufort West, Dr Beyers Naude, George, Kannaland, Laingsburg and Oudtshoorn - What is there to see in Prince Albert?Ein Gedi (dry waterfall), Fransie Pienaar Museum, Henry Kruger, Teeberg - What time zone is Prince Albert in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Prince Albert?Rand (ZAR) - What language is spoken in Prince Albert?Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Prince Albert?14 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Prince Albert?Settlements lie between 555 m and 848 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Prince Albert?2 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Prince Albert?Waboomsberg (1,980 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Prince Albert?January to December - Where is the nearest hospital to Prince Albert?Prince Albert Hospital, about 26 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Prince Albert?ABSA, about 27 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Prince Albert?Capitec Bank ATM, about 26 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Prince Albert?Techron, about 27 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Prince Albert?3 mapped - How many banks are in Prince Albert?1 mapped - How many ATMs are in Prince Albert?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Prince Albert?4 mapped - What is the P-code of Prince Albert?ZA1052 (OCHA common operational dataset)