Current Date And Time In Kgwaripe, South Africa
Friday, 14 August 2026
18:07:49 SAST
State: KwaZulu-Natal
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 11,519
District: uMkhanyakude District Municipality
Explore the interactive satellite map of Kgwaripe, a city in KwaZulu-Natal, 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 Kgwaripe — 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 Kgwaripe.
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| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 28.3701° S | 32.3488° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -28.3701 | 32.3488 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 28° 22' 12" S | 32° 20' 56" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 28° 22.2042' S | 32° 20.9274' E |
| City | Kgwaripe |
| State | KwaZulu-Natal (IPhondo yaKwaZulu-Natala) |
| Country | South Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | uMkhanyakude District Municipality |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population | 11,519 |
| Elevation | 31 m / 102 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -28.3701, 32.3488 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kgwaripe 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 KwaZulu-Natal.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Lucia | KwaZulu-Natal | E | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Randgate | KwaZulu-Natal | W | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Mtubatuba | KwaZulu-Natal | W | 17 km | 10 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| KwaMbonambi | KwaZulu-Natal | SW | 36 km | 22 mi | ~36m | 🗺 View |
| Hluhluwe | KwaZulu-Natal | N | 40 km | 25 mi | ~40m | 🗺 View |
| Hlabisa | KwaZulu-Natal | NW | 53 km | 33 mi | ~53m | 🗺 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 KwaZulu-Natal, the home state of Kgwaripe, along with each city's aerial distance from Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durban | -29.8579° S | 31.0292° E | 21 m | 67 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pietermaritzburg | -29.6168° S | 30.3928° E | 636 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Newcastle | -27.758° S | 29.9318° E | 1,195 m | 212 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Richards Bay | -28.783° S | 32.0377° E | 9 m | 185 km | 🗺 View Map |
| KwaDukuza | -29.3282° S | 31.2895° E | 111 m | 93 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Vryheid | -27.7695° S | 30.7917° E | 1,170 m | 209 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pinetown | -29.8207° S | 30.8867° E | 323 m | 53 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ladysmith | -28.5587° S | 29.779° E | 1,010 m | 132 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mpumalanga | -29.8129° S | 30.6365° E | 711 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ntuzuma | -29.739° S | 30.949° E | 205 m | 55 km | 🗺 View Map |
Richards Bay Airport IATA: RCB 48 km (30 mi) from Kgwaripe |
The exact GPS location of Kgwaripe gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside KwaZulu-Natal. 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 KwaZulu-Natal 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 Kgwaripe are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Kgwaripe 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
Kgwaripe sits within KwaZulu-Natal, 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 Kgwaripe 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 KwaZulu-Natal. › Browse every city in KwaZulu-Natal
Coordinates for Kgwaripe 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 Kgwaripe are latitude -28.3701° and longitude 32.3488°. In directional format: 28.3701° S, 32.3488° E. These coordinates mark the center of Kgwaripe in KwaZulu-Natal and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Kgwaripe is a city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, on the continent of Africa. It falls within uMkhanyakude District Municipality. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Kgwaripe sits at: Latitude 28° 22' 12" S and Longitude 32° 20' 56" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Kgwaripe has a population of approximately 11,519 people. This is roughly 0.097% of KwaZulu-Natal's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in KwaZulu-Natal.
The interactive satellite map of Kgwaripe is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -28.3701, 32.3488 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Kgwaripe in KwaZulu-Natal. For broader context, explore the KwaZulu-Natal state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Kgwaripe is Richards Bay Airport (RCB), roughly 48 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Kgwaripe is approximately 235 km (146 mi) from Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KwaZulu-Natal, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in KwaZulu-Natal.
Kgwaripe sits at an elevation of approximately 31 meters (102 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for KwaZulu-Natal.
The closest cities to Kgwaripe include Saint Lucia, Randgate, Mtubatuba. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Kgwaripe, sunrise is at 06:21 AM and sunset is at 05:28 PM, giving a day length of 11h 7m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Kgwaripe's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Kgwaripe is approximately 3,158 km (1,962 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 3,169 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Kgwaripe — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hana, United States, roughly 1,194 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.
Kgwaripe is approximately 490 km (305 mi) NW of Pretoria, the national capital of South Africa, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
