What is the population of cape town?

According to the South African National Census of 2001, the population of Cape Town is 2,893,251 people. Coloured people account for 48.13% of the population, followed by Black Africans at 31%, Whites at 18.75%, and Asians at 1.43%. The latest census taken by the government of South Africa was done in 2001. See the related link for further information.