Current Date And Time In Tongaat Beach, South Africa
Friday, 14 August 2026
13:58:02 SAST
State: KwaZulu-Natal
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 3,962
District: eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality
Explore the interactive satellite map of Tongaat Beach, 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 Tongaat Beach — 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 Tongaat Beach.
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 South Africa operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 29.6138° S | 31.1528° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -29.6138 | 31.1528 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 29° 36' 50" S | 31° 9' 10" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 29° 36.8256' S | 31° 9.1686' E |
| City | Tongaat Beach |
| State | KwaZulu-Natal (IPhondo yaKwaZulu-Natala) |
| Country | South Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population | 3,962 |
| Elevation | 65 m / 213 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -29.6138, 31.1528 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Tongaat Beach 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbrook | KwaZulu-Natal | NE | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Ocean Drive-In | KwaZulu-Natal | N | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| La Mercy | KwaZulu-Natal | SW | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Tongaat | KwaZulu-Natal | NW | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| eMdloti | KwaZulu-Natal | SW | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Hambanathi | KwaZulu-Natal | NW | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 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 Tongaat Beach, 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 |
King Shaka International Airport IATA: DUR 3 km (2 mi) from Tongaat Beach |
The exact GPS location of Tongaat Beach 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 Tongaat Beach are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Tongaat Beach 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
Tongaat Beach 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 Tongaat Beach 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 Tongaat Beach 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 Tongaat Beach are latitude -29.6138° and longitude 31.1528°. In directional format: 29.6138° S, 31.1528° E. These coordinates mark the center of Tongaat Beach in KwaZulu-Natal and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Tongaat Beach is a city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, on the continent of Africa. It falls within eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Tongaat Beach sits at: Latitude 29° 36' 50" S and Longitude 31° 9' 10" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Tongaat Beach has a population of approximately 3,962 people. This is roughly 0.033% 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 Tongaat Beach is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -29.6138, 31.1528 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Tongaat Beach in KwaZulu-Natal. For broader context, explore the KwaZulu-Natal state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Tongaat Beach is King Shaka International Airport (DUR), roughly 3 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Tongaat Beach is approximately 73 km (46 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.
Tongaat Beach sits at an elevation of approximately 65 meters (213 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 Tongaat Beach include Westbrook, Ocean Drive-In, La Mercy. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Tongaat Beach, sunrise is at 06:28 AM and sunset is at 05:32 PM, giving a day length of 11h 3m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Tongaat Beach's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Tongaat Beach is approximately 3,297 km (2,048 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 3,015 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Tongaat Beach — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hana, United States, roughly 1,218 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.
Tongaat Beach is approximately 507 km (315 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.
