Potchefstroom, South Africa — GPS Coordinates
26° 43' 0.0" S, 27° 6' 0.0" E
| Country | South Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 178,285 |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
The GPS coordinates of Potchefstroom, South Africa are -26.716670, 27.100000 in decimal degrees, which is 26° 43' 0.0" S, 27° 6' 0.0" E in degrees, minutes and seconds. Potchefstroom lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres and has a population of approximately 178,285. 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 Potchefstroom
- Sunrise
- 06:49
- local time, 7 August
- Sunset
- 17:48
- local time, 7 August
- Day length
- 10h 59m
- 7 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Antipode
- 26.716670, -152.900000
- 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.
Potchefstroom Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -26.716670, 27.100000
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 26°43'0.0"S 27°6'0.0"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 26°43.000'S 27°6.000'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 35S 509946E 7044942N
- Geohash · base32 index
- ke7208ms5
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 5G5974M2+82J
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-26.716670,27.100000
Distances from Potchefstroom
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klerksdorp | 46 km | 28 mi | WSW (251°) |
| Carletonville | 49 km | 31 mi | NE (37°) |
| Orkney | 52 km | 32 mi | SW (235°) |
| Westonaria | 70 km | 44 mi | NE (51°) |
| Sasolburg | 72 km | 45 mi | E (99°) |
| Vanderbijlpark | 73 km | 46 mi | E (90°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Potchefstroom, South Africa?
Potchefstroom is located at latitude -26.716670 and longitude 27.100000 (26° 43' 0.0" S, 27° 6' 0.0" E).
What is the population of Potchefstroom?
Potchefstroom has an approximate population of 178,285.
What country is Potchefstroom in?
Potchefstroom is located in South Africa, Africa.
What time zone is Potchefstroom in?
Potchefstroom uses the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+2 all year).
Which major city is closest to Potchefstroom?
The nearest major city is Klerksdorp, about 46 km (28 miles) to the WSW of Potchefstroom.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.