Current Date And Time In Phalaborwa, South Africa
Thursday, 13 August 2026
18:06:55 SAST
Explore the interactive satellite map of Phalaborwa, a city in Mpumalanga, 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 Phalaborwa — 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 Phalaborwa.
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) | 23.9424° S | 31.1409° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -23.9424 | 31.1409 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 23° 56' 33" S | 31° 8' 27" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 23° 56.5466' S | 31° 8.4553' E |
| City | Phalaborwa |
| State | Mpumalanga |
| Country | South Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Elevation | 437 m / 1,432 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -23.9424, 31.1409 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Phalaborwa 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 Mpumalanga.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lulekani | Mpumalanga | NW | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Xikhusese | Mpumalanga | S | 73 km | 46 mi | ~1h 13m | 🗺 View |
| Mamelodi | Mpumalanga | S | 74 km | 46 mi | ~1h 14m | 🗺 View |
| Mapaleng A | Mpumalanga | S | 74 km | 46 mi | ~1h 14m | 🗺 View |
| Mapaleng B | Mpumalanga | S | 75 km | 47 mi | ~1h 15m | 🗺 View |
| Ga-Boelang | Mpumalanga | S | 75 km | 47 mi | ~1h 15m | 🗺 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 Mpumalanga, the home state of Phalaborwa, along with each city's aerial distance from Mbombela, Mpumalanga'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bela-Bela | -24.8899° S | 28.2903° E | 1,125 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Dendron | -23.3696° S | 29.3221° E | 1,024 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Duiwelskloof | -23.6536° S | 30.2167° E | 834 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Ellisras | -23.6665° S | 27.7448° E | 825 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Giyani | -23.3072° S | 30.7063° E | 462 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Lebowakgomo | -24.311° S | 29.4753° E | 1,049 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Louis Trichardt | -23.0462° S | 29.9047° E | 951 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Lulekani | -23.8659° S | 31.0767° E | 429 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Mankweng | -23.8837° S | 29.7079° E | 1,295 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Messina | -22.3813° S | 30.0319° E | 543 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Hendrik Van Eck Airport IATA: PHW 2 km (1 mi) from Phalaborwa |
The exact GPS location of Phalaborwa gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Mpumalanga. 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 Mpumalanga 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 Phalaborwa are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Phalaborwa 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
Phalaborwa sits within Mpumalanga, 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 Phalaborwa 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 Mpumalanga. › Browse every city in Mpumalanga
Coordinates for Phalaborwa 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 Phalaborwa are latitude -23.9424° and longitude 31.1409°. In directional format: 23.9424° S, 31.1409° E. These coordinates mark the center of Phalaborwa in Mpumalanga and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Phalaborwa is a city in Mpumalanga, South Africa, on the continent of Africa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Phalaborwa sits at: Latitude 23° 56' 33" S and Longitude 31° 8' 27" 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 Phalaborwa is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -23.9424, 31.1409 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Phalaborwa in Mpumalanga. For broader context, explore the Mpumalanga state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Phalaborwa is Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW), roughly 2 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Phalaborwa sits at an elevation of approximately 437 meters (1,432 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Mpumalanga.
The closest cities to Phalaborwa include Lulekani, Xikhusese, Mamelodi. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Phalaborwa, sunrise is at 06:21 AM and sunset is at 05:38 PM, giving a day length of 11h 16m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Phalaborwa's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Phalaborwa is approximately 2,665 km (1,656 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 3,168 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Phalaborwa — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Honomu, United States, roughly 788 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.
Phalaborwa is approximately 352 km (219 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.
