Alexandra, South Africa — GPS Coordinates
26° 6' 19.0" S, 28° 5' 55.8" E
| Country | South Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 179,624 |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
The GPS coordinates of Alexandra, South Africa are -26.105280, 28.098840 in decimal degrees, which is 26° 6' 19.0" S, 28° 5' 55.8" E in degrees, minutes and seconds. Alexandra lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres and has a population of approximately 179,624. Use the map above to see the exact location, copy the coordinates in any format below, or open the spot in Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Geographic Facts About Alexandra
- Sunrise
- 06:44
- local time, 6 August
- Sunset
- 17:44
- local time, 6 August
- Day length
- 11h 00m
- 6 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Antipode
- 26.105280, -151.901160
- the point on the exact opposite side of the Earth
Sun times are computed from the coordinates for the date shown, in the city's local time, and are accurate to within a few minutes.
Alexandra Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -26.105280, 28.098840
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 26°6'19.0"S 28°5'55.8"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 26°6.317'S 28°5.930'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 35S 609875E 7112193N
- Geohash · base32 index
- ke7grrsvw
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 5G5CV3VX+VGP
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-26.105280,28.098840
Distances from Alexandra
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randburg | 10 km | 6 mi | W (277°) |
| Johannesburg | 12 km | 8 mi | SSW (207°) |
| Ivory Park | 16 km | 10 mi | NE (39°) |
| Germiston | 16 km | 10 mi | SSE (152°) |
| Thembisa | 18 km | 11 mi | NE (47°) |
| Alberton | 18 km | 11 mi | S (173°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Alexandra, South Africa?
Alexandra is located at latitude -26.105280 and longitude 28.098840 (26° 6' 19.0" S, 28° 5' 55.8" E).
What is the population of Alexandra?
Alexandra has an approximate population of 179,624.
What country is Alexandra in?
Alexandra is located in South Africa, Africa.
What time zone is Alexandra in?
Alexandra uses the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+2 all year).
Which major city is closest to Alexandra?
The nearest major city is Randburg, about 10 km (6 miles) to the W of Alexandra.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.