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Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Big Bend, a city in Lubombo Region, Eswatini, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Big Bend — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Big Bend.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Africa • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Eswatini operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 26.7905° S | 31.9374° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -26.7905 | 31.9374 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 26° 47' 26" S | 31° 56' 14" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 26° 47.43' S | 31° 56.2416' E |
| City | Big Bend |
| State | Lubombo Region (Lubombo) |
| Country | Eswatini |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population | 6,433 |
| Elevation | 96 m / 315 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -26.7905, 31.9374 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Big Bend to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Lubombo Region.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nsoko | Lubombo Region | S | 27 km | 16 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Siteki | Lubombo Region | N | 38 km | 23 mi | ~38m | 🗺 View |
| Mpaka | Lubombo Region | N | 45 km | 28 mi | ~45m | 🗺 View |
| Simunye | Lubombo Region | N | 65 km | 40 mi | ~1h 5m | 🗺 View |
| Vuvulane | Lubombo Region | N | 80 km | 50 mi | ~1h 20m | 🗺 View |
| Mhlume | Lubombo Region | N | 86 km | 53 mi | ~1h 26m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Lubombo Region, the home state of Big Bend, along with each city's aerial distance from Siteki, Lubombo Region's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mhlume | -26.0261° S | 31.8142° E | 308 m | 49 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Siteki | -26.4525° S | 31.9472° E | 663 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Vuvulane | -26.0743° S | 31.8767° E | 273 m | 43 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ezulwini | -26.4° S | 31.1667° E | 781 m | 78 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Thunzini | -25.9576° S | 31.7274° E | 266 m | 59 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nsoko | -27.0292° S | 31.942° E | 190 m | 64 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ngwenya | -26.2279° S | 31.0393° E | 1,357 m | 94 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mpaka | -26.412° S | 31.78° E | - | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Simunye | -26.2089° S | 31.9189° E | - | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tshaneni | -26.0013° S | 31.7594° E | 298 m | 54 km | 🗺 View Map |
King Mswati III International Airport IATA: SHO 53 km (33 mi) from Big Bend |
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The exact GPS location of Big Bend gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Lubombo Region. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Lubombo Region state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Big Bend are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Big Bend lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Eswatini map
Big Bend sits within Lubombo Region, Eswatini, in the Africa region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Big Bend for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Lubombo Region. › Browse every city in Lubombo Region
Coordinates for Big Bend in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Eswatini. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Big Bend are latitude -26.7905° and longitude 31.9374°. In directional format: 26.7905° S, 31.9374° E. These coordinates mark the center of Big Bend in Lubombo Region and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Big Bend is a city in Lubombo Region, Eswatini, on the continent of Africa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Big Bend sits at: Latitude 26° 47' 26" S and Longitude 31° 56' 14" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Big Bend has a population of approximately 6,433 people. This is roughly 3.027% of Lubombo Region's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Lubombo Region.
The interactive satellite map of Big Bend is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -26.7905, 31.9374 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Big Bend in Lubombo Region. For broader context, explore the Lubombo Region state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Big Bend is King Mswati III International Airport (SHO), roughly 53 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Big Bend is approximately 38 km (23 mi) from Siteki, the capital of Lubombo Region, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Lubombo Region.
Big Bend sits at an elevation of approximately 96 meters (315 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Lubombo Region.
The closest cities to Big Bend include Nsoko, Siteki, Mpaka. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Big Bend, sunrise is at 06:22 AM and sunset is at 05:32 PM, giving a day length of 11h 9m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Big Bend's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Big Bend is approximately 2,982 km (1,853 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 3,174 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Big Bend — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hana, United States, roughly 1,049 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Big Bend is approximately 96 km (60 mi) NW of Mbabane, the national capital of Eswatini, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
