Current Date And Time In Alexander Bay, South Africa
Friday, 14 August 2026
00:22:37 SAST
State: Northern Cape
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 1,736
District: Namakwa District Municipality
Explore the interactive satellite map of Alexander Bay, a city in Northern Cape, 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 Alexander Bay — 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 Alexander Bay.
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) | 28.5961° S | 16.4854° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -28.5961 | 16.4854 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 28° 35' 46" S | 16° 29' 7" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 28° 35.7648' S | 16° 29.121' E |
| City | Alexander Bay |
| State | Northern Cape (IPhondo yaseMntla-Koloni) |
| Country | South Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Namakwa District Municipality |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Founded | 1836-01-01 |
| Population | 1,736 |
| Elevation | 14 m / 46 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -28.5961, 16.4854 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Alexander Bay 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 Northern Cape.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Nolloth | Northern Cape | SE | 82 km | 51 mi | ~1h 22m | 🗺 View |
| Oranjemund | Karas Region | 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 Northern Cape, the home state of Alexander Bay, along with each city's aerial distance from Kimberley, Northern Cape'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberley | -28.7323° S | 24.7623° E | 1,224 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Upington | -28.4478° S | 21.2561° E | 808 m | 344 km | 🗺 View Map |
| De Aar | -30.6497° S | 24.0123° E | 1,247 m | 225 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Postmasburg | -28.3339° S | 23.0654° E | 1,305 m | 172 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pampierstad | -27.7832° S | 24.6877° E | 1,078 m | 106 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Warrenton | -28.114° S | 24.8475° E | 1,190 m | 69 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Colesberg | -30.72° S | 25.0972° E | 1,369 m | 223 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Barkly West | -28.5354° S | 24.5215° E | 1,104 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Prieska | -29.668° S | 22.7425° E | 942 m | 222 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Springbok | -29.6643° S | 17.8865° E | 925 m | 675 km | 🗺 View Map |
Oranjemund Airport IATA: OMD 4 km (2 mi) from Alexander Bay |
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The exact GPS location of Alexander Bay gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Northern Cape. 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 Northern Cape 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 Alexander Bay are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Alexander Bay 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
Alexander Bay sits within Northern Cape, 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 Alexander Bay 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 Northern Cape. › Browse every city in Northern Cape
Coordinates for Alexander Bay 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 Alexander Bay are latitude -28.5961° and longitude 16.4854°. In directional format: 28.5961° S, 16.4854° E. These coordinates mark the center of Alexander Bay in Northern Cape and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Alexander Bay is a city in Northern Cape, South Africa, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Namakwa District Municipality. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Alexander Bay sits at: Latitude 28° 35' 46" S and Longitude 16° 29' 7" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Alexander Bay has a population of approximately 1,736 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Northern Cape.
The interactive satellite map of Alexander Bay is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -28.5961, 16.4854 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Alexander Bay in Northern Cape. For broader context, explore the Northern Cape state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Alexander Bay is Oranjemund Airport (OMD), roughly 4 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Alexander Bay is approximately 808 km (502 mi) from Kimberley, the capital of Northern Cape, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Northern Cape.
Alexander Bay sits at an elevation of approximately 14 meters (46 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Northern Cape.
The closest cities to Alexander Bay include Port Nolloth, Oranjemund. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Alexander Bay, sunrise is at 07:25 AM and sunset is at 06:32 PM, giving a day length of 11h 6m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Alexander Bay's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Alexander Bay is approximately 3,183 km (1,978 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 1,611 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Alexander Bay — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Princeville, United States, roughly 817 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.
Alexander Bay is approximately 1,210 km (752 mi) E of Pretoria, the national capital of South Africa, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
