Current Date And Time In Marapong, South Africa
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
10:41:39 SAST
State: Limpopo
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 31,424
District: Waterberg District Municipality
Explore the interactive satellite map of Marapong, 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 Marapong — 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 Marapong.
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) | 23.6551° S | 27.625° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -23.6551 | 27.625 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 23° 39' 18" S | 27° 37' 30" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 23° 39.3036' S | 27° 37.497' E |
| City | Marapong |
| State | Limpopo |
| Country | South Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Waterberg District Municipality |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population | 31,424 |
| Elevation | 870 m / 2,854 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -23.6551, 27.625 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Marapong 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lephalale | Limpopo | E | 12 km | 8 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Thabo Mbeki | Limpopo | NE | 53 km | 33 mi | ~53m | 🗺 View |
| Vaalwater | Limpopo | SE | 87 km | 54 mi | ~1h 27m | 🗺 View |
| Babirwa | Limpopo | E | 103 km | 64 mi | ~1h 43m | 🗺 View |
| Thabazimbi | Limpopo | S | 106 km | 66 mi | ~1h 46m | 🗺 View |
| Rooiberg | Limpopo | S | 125 km | 78 mi | ~2h 5m | 🗺 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 Marapong, 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 |
Polokwane International Airport IATA: PTG 188 km (117 mi) from Marapong |
The exact GPS location of Marapong 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 Marapong are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Marapong 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
Marapong 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 Marapong 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 Marapong 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 Marapong are latitude -23.6551° and longitude 27.625°. In directional format: 23.6551° S, 27.625° E. These coordinates mark the center of Marapong in Limpopo and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Marapong is a city in Limpopo, South Africa, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Waterberg District Municipality. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Marapong sits at: Latitude 23° 39' 18" S and Longitude 27° 37' 30" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Marapong has a population of approximately 31,424 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Limpopo.
The interactive satellite map of Marapong is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -23.6551, 27.625 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Marapong in Limpopo. For broader context, explore the Limpopo state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Marapong is Polokwane International Airport (PTG), roughly 188 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Marapong is approximately 190 km (118 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.
Marapong sits at an elevation of approximately 870 meters (2,854 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 Marapong include Lephalale, Thabo Mbeki, Vaalwater. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Marapong, sunrise is at 06:36 AM and sunset is at 05:52 PM, giving a day length of 11h 16m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Marapong's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Marapong is approximately 2,633 km (1,636 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 2,817 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Marapong — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hana, United States, roughly 492 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.
Marapong is approximately 249 km (155 mi) S of Pretoria, the national capital of South Africa, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
