Mthatha, South Africa — GPS Coordinates
31° 35' 20.1" S, 28° 47' 3.9" E
| Country | South Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 164,848 |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
The GPS coordinates of Mthatha, South Africa are -31.588930, 28.784430 in decimal degrees, which is 31° 35' 20.1" S, 28° 47' 3.9" E in degrees, minutes and seconds. Mthatha lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres and has a population of approximately 164,848. 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 Mthatha
- Sunrise
- 06:48
- local time, 8 August
- Sunset
- 17:34
- local time, 8 August
- Day length
- 10h 46m
- 8 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Antipode
- 31.588930, -151.215570
- 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.
Mthatha Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -31.588930, 28.784430
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 31°35'20.1"S 28°47'3.9"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 31°35.336'S 28°47.066'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 35S 669309E 6503746N
- Geohash · base32 index
- kdkkr12jj
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 4GWCCQ6M+CQF
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-31.588930,28.784430
Distances from Mthatha
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mdantsane | 177 km | 110 mi | SSW (212°) |
| East London | 179 km | 111 mi | SSW (207°) |
| Queenstown | 184 km | 114 mi | WSW (259°) |
| Bhisho | 188 km | 117 mi | SW (222°) |
| Mpumalanga | 265 km | 165 mi | NE (42°) |
| Pietermaritzburg | 268 km | 166 mi | NE (35°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Mthatha, South Africa?
Mthatha is located at latitude -31.588930 and longitude 28.784430 (31° 35' 20.1" S, 28° 47' 3.9" E).
What is the population of Mthatha?
Mthatha has an approximate population of 164,848.
What country is Mthatha in?
Mthatha is located in South Africa, Africa.
What time zone is Mthatha in?
Mthatha uses the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+2 all year).
Which major city is closest to Mthatha?
The nearest major city is Mdantsane, about 177 km (110 miles) to the SSW of Mthatha.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.