Latitude and Longitude of South Africa
26° 12' 8.2" S, 28° 2' 37.1" E
Located in the Southern Hemisphere on the continent of Africa, South Africa is bordered by Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. The country's geographic centroid is approximately at the coordinates -26.20, 28.04, which places it in a region characterized by diverse landscapes and climates. Individuals may seek to look up coordinates in South Africa for various reasons, including the use of geocoding applications, navigation systems, and mapping projects. Understanding its geographic coordinates is also essential for time-zone planning and location-based services.
South Africa Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -26.202270, 28.043630
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 26°12'8.2"S 28°2'37.1"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 26°12.136'S 28°2.618'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 35S 604268E 7101496N
- Geohash · base32 index
- ke7fynh8x
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 5G5CQ2XV+3FR
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-26.202270,28.043630
Major Cities in South Africa
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | -26.202270 | 28.043630 | 9,418,183 |
| Cape Town | -33.925840 | 18.423220 | 4,772,846 |
| Durban | -29.857900 | 31.029200 | 3,338,026 |
| Pretoria | -25.744860 | 28.187830 | 2,112,693 |
| Soweto | -26.267810 | 27.858490 | 1,695,047 |
| Gqeberha | -33.961090 | 25.614940 | 1,050,078 |
| Soshanguve | -25.472880 | 28.099190 | 872,309 |
| Pietermaritzburg | -29.616790 | 30.392780 | 839,327 |
| Evaton | -26.533330 | 27.850000 | 725,468 |
| Benoni | -26.188480 | 28.320780 | 605,344 |
| Bloemfontein | -29.121070 | 26.214000 | 556,637 |
| Thembisa | -25.996360 | 28.226800 | 511,655 |
| East London | -33.015290 | 27.911620 | 478,676 |
| Vereeniging | -26.673130 | 27.926150 | 474,681 |
| Boksburg | -26.211970 | 28.259580 | 445,168 |
| Welkom | -27.977420 | 26.735060 | 431,944 |
| Newcastle | -27.757960 | 29.931800 | 404,838 |
| Krugersdorp | -26.085770 | 27.775150 | 378,821 |
| Rustenburg | -25.667560 | 27.242080 | 373,695 |
| Emalahleni | -25.871330 | 29.233230 | 373,403 |
Frequently Asked Questions
In which region and continent is South Africa located, and how can I read its coordinates?
South Africa is situated in the southern part of the African continent. Its coordinates, approximately -26.20 latitude and 28.04 longitude, can be read as the position south of the equator and east of the Prime Meridian.
What is South Africa's time zone and how does its longitudinal span affect it?
South Africa operates on South Africa Standard Time (SAST), which is UTC+2. The country's longitudinal span ensures that it remains on this time zone without daylight saving adjustments.
How can I pinpoint specific cities or sub-regions within South Africa using this page?
To locate cities or sub-regions in South Africa, you can use the search functionality on this page by entering the name of the city or region. This will provide you with the exact coordinates and additional geographic information.