Current Date And Time In Paul Roux, South Africa
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
10:00:20 SAST
State: Free State
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 7,370
District: Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality
Explore the interactive satellite map of Paul Roux, a city in Free State, South Africa, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Paul Roux — 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 Paul Roux.
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| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 28.2975° S | 27.9504° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -28.2975 | 27.9504 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 28° 17' 51" S | 27° 57' 2" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 28° 17.8482' S | 27° 57.0252' E |
| City | Paul Roux |
| State | Free State (IPhondo yaFreyistata) |
| Country | South Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Founded | 1909-01-01 |
| Population | 7,370 |
| Elevation | 1,573 m / 5,161 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -28.2975, 27.9504 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Paul Roux 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 Free State.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosendal | Free State | S | 23 km | 14 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Arlington | Free State | N | 31 km | 19 mi | ~31m | 🗺 View |
| Senekal | Free State | W | 32 km | 20 mi | ~32m | 🗺 View |
| Bethlehem | Free State | E | 36 km | 22 mi | ~36m | 🗺 View |
| Fouriesburg | Free State | SE | 44 km | 27 mi | ~44m | 🗺 View |
| Lindley | Free State | N | 47 km | 29 mi | ~47m | 🗺 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 Free State, the home state of Paul Roux, along with each city's aerial distance from Bloemfontein, Free State'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloemfontein | -29.1211° S | 26.214° E | 1,396 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Welkom | -27.9774° S | 26.7351° E | 1,376 m | 137 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Botshabelo | -29.2674° S | 26.726° E | 1,448 m | 52 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sasolburg | -26.8136° S | 27.817° E | 1,473 m | 301 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Virginia | -28.1039° S | 26.8659° E | 1,326 m | 130 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kroonstad | -27.6504° S | 27.2349° E | 1,399 m | 192 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kutloanong | -27.8333° S | 26.75° E | 1,326 m | 152 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bethlehem | -28.2308° S | 28.3071° E | 1,630 m | 227 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Phuthaditjhaba | -28.5242° S | 28.8158° E | 1,671 m | 262 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Odendaalsrus | -27.8739° S | 26.6907° E | 1,339 m | 146 km | 🗺 View Map |
Moshoeshoe I International Airport IATA: MSU 134 km (84 mi) from Paul Roux |
The exact GPS location of Paul Roux gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Free State. 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 Free State 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 Paul Roux are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Paul Roux 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 South Africa map
Paul Roux sits within Free State, South Africa, 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 Paul Roux 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 Free State. › Browse every city in Free State
Coordinates for Paul Roux 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 South Africa. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Paul Roux are latitude -28.2975° and longitude 27.9504°. In directional format: 28.2975° S, 27.9504° E. These coordinates mark the center of Paul Roux in Free State and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Paul Roux is a city in Free State, South Africa, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Paul Roux sits at: Latitude 28° 17' 51" S and Longitude 27° 57' 2" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Paul Roux has a population of approximately 7,370 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Free State.
The interactive satellite map of Paul Roux is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -28.2975, 27.9504 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Paul Roux in Free State. For broader context, explore the Free State state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Paul Roux is Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU), roughly 134 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Paul Roux is approximately 193 km (120 mi) from Bloemfontein, the capital of Free State, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Free State.
Paul Roux sits at an elevation of approximately 1,573 meters (5,161 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Free State.
The closest cities to Paul Roux include Rosendal, Arlington, Senekal. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Paul Roux, sunrise is at 06:41 AM and sunset is at 05:45 PM, giving a day length of 11h 4m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Paul Roux's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Paul Roux is approximately 3,150 km (1,957 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 2,740 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Paul Roux — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Huelo, United States, roughly 924 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.
Paul Roux is approximately 280 km (174 mi) N of Pretoria, the national capital of South Africa, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
