Bergrivier
Cat B · LocalWestern Cape · MIIF B3 · WC013
Bergrivier is a Category B local municipality in Western Cape, South Africa (Stats SA code WC013). The 2022 Census recorded a population of 70 276 — the 17th most populous of 25 municipalities in the province. Population grew by 1.2% between the 2011 and 2022 censuses (boundary-aligned figures). On basic services: 91.6% of households live in formal dwellings; 97.7% have access to a flush toilet; 72.9% use electricity for cooking. The municipal area covers 4 407 km² at a density of 15.9 people per km². All figures below are from Stats SA Census 2022 Municipal Fact Sheets.
Demographics
Age Structure
Age distribution (% of population)
Housing
Dwelling type composition
Basic Services
Services coverage (% of households)
Education
Comparisons
vs National Average
vs Western Cape Provincial Average
vs Largest in Western Cape (City of Cape Town)
Municipality Insights
Population grew by +1.2% between 2011 and 2022.
Population density (15.9 /km²) is significantly below the national municipal average of 117.7 /km².
Related Municipalities
Other municipalities in Western Cape with similar population size.
All data from Stats SA Census 2022 Municipal Fact Sheets (revised August 2025). Last updated 2026-06-04.