Current Date And Time In Apel, South Africa
Thursday, 13 August 2026
14:04:54 SAST
State: Limpopo
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
District: Sekhukhune District Municipality
Explore the interactive satellite map of Apel, a city in Limpopo, 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 Apel — 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 Apel.
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) | 24.4145° S | 29.7499° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -24.4145 | 29.7499 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 24° 24' 52" S | 29° 44' 60" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 24° 24.867' S | 29° 44.9946' E |
| City | Apel |
| State | Limpopo |
| Country | South Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Sekhukhune District Municipality |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Elevation | 768 m / 2,520 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -24.4145, 29.7499 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Apel 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 Limpopo.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebowakgomo | Limpopo | NW | 28 km | 17 mi | ~28m | 🗺 View |
| Jane Furse | Limpopo | S | 40 km | 25 mi | ~40m | 🗺 View |
| Mathibela | Limpopo | W | 46 km | 28 mi | ~46m | 🗺 View |
| Elandskraal | Limpopo | SW | 49 km | 30 mi | ~49m | 🗺 View |
| Bergnek | Limpopo | NW | 49 km | 30 mi | ~49m | 🗺 View |
| Tukakgomo | Limpopo | SE | 51 km | 32 mi | ~51m | 🗺 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 Limpopo, the home state of Apel, along with each city's aerial distance from Polokwane, Limpopo'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polokwane | -23.9045° S | 29.4689° E | 1,315 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Phalaborwa | -23.943° S | 31.1411° E | 435 m | 170 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Thohoyandou | -22.9456° S | 30.485° E | 724 m | 149 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mokopane | -24.1944° S | 29.0097° E | 1,117 m | 57 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bela Bela | -24.8833° S | 28.2833° E | 1,136 m | 162 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Louis Trichardt | -23.0439° S | 29.9032° E | 956 m | 105 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nkowakowa | -23.8878° S | 30.2871° E | 584 m | 83 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Musina | -22.3488° S | 30.0407° E | 540 m | 183 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Modimolle | -24.7° S | 28.4° E | 1,177 m | 140 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mankweng | -23.8838° S | 29.7056° E | 1,296 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
Pietersburg Municipal Airport 61 km (38 mi) from Apel |
The exact GPS location of Apel gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Limpopo. 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 Limpopo 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 Apel are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Apel 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
Apel sits within Limpopo, 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 Apel 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 Limpopo. › Browse every city in Limpopo
Coordinates for Apel 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 Apel are latitude -24.4145° and longitude 29.7499°. In directional format: 24.4145° S, 29.7499° E. These coordinates mark the center of Apel in Limpopo and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Apel is a city in Limpopo, South Africa, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Sekhukhune District Municipality. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Apel sits at: Latitude 24° 24' 52" S and Longitude 29° 44' 60" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
The interactive satellite map of Apel is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -24.4145, 29.7499 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Apel in Limpopo. For broader context, explore the Limpopo state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Apel is Pietersburg Municipal Airport, roughly 61 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Apel is approximately 63 km (39 mi) from Polokwane, the capital of Limpopo, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Limpopo.
Apel sits at an elevation of approximately 768 meters (2,520 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Limpopo.
The closest cities to Apel include Lebowakgomo, Jane Furse, Mathibela. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Apel, sunrise is at 06:28 AM and sunset is at 05:43 PM, giving a day length of 11h 15m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Apel's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Apel is approximately 2,718 km (1,689 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 3,016 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Apel — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Laupahoehoe, United States, roughly 711 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.
Apel is approximately 211 km (131 mi) SW of Pretoria, the national capital of South Africa, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
