Current Date And Time In De Aar, South Africa
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
11:22:15 SAST
State: Northern Cape
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 32,318
District: Pixley ka Seme District Municipality
Explore the interactive satellite map of De Aar, 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 De Aar — 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 De Aar.
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) | 30.6497° S | 24.0123° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -30.6497 | 24.0123 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 30° 38' 59" S | 24° 0' 44" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 30° 38.9796' S | 24° 0.738' E |
| City | De Aar |
| State | Northern Cape (IPhondo yaseMntla-Koloni) |
| Country | South Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Pixley ka Seme District Municipality |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Founded | 1903-01-01 |
| Population | 32,318 |
| Area (km²) | 85.50 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 33.01 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 377.99 /km² |
| Elevation | 1,247 m / 4,091 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -30.6497, 24.0123 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from De Aar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philipstown | Northern Cape | NE | 50 km | 31 mi | ~50m | 🗺 View |
| Oakglen | Northern Cape | SE | 60 km | 37 mi | ~60m | 🗺 View |
| Petrusville | Northern Cape | NE | 89 km | 55 mi | ~1h 29m | 🗺 View |
| Orania | Northern Cape | NE | 101 km | 62 mi | ~1h 41m | 🗺 View |
| Colesberg | Northern Cape | E | 104 km | 65 mi | ~1h 44m | 🗺 View |
| Noupoort | Northern Cape | SE | 108 km | 67 mi | ~1h 48m | 🗺 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 De Aar, 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 |
| 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 |
| Daniëlskuil | -28.1887° S | 23.5395° E | 1,468 m | 134 km | 🗺 View Map |
Kimberley Airport IATA: KIM 218 km (135 mi) from De Aar |
The exact GPS location of De Aar 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 De Aar are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of De Aar 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
De Aar 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 De Aar 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 De Aar 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 De Aar are latitude -30.6497° and longitude 24.0123°. In directional format: 30.6497° S, 24.0123° E. These coordinates mark the center of De Aar in Northern Cape and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
De Aar is a city in Northern Cape, South Africa, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Pixley ka Seme District Municipality. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, De Aar sits at: Latitude 30° 38' 59" S and Longitude 24° 0' 44" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
De Aar has a population of approximately 32,318 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Northern Cape.
The interactive satellite map of De Aar is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -30.6497, 24.0123 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate De Aar in Northern Cape. For broader context, explore the Northern Cape state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to De Aar is Kimberley Airport (KIM), roughly 218 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
De Aar is approximately 225 km (140 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.
De Aar sits at an elevation of approximately 1,247 meters (4,091 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 De Aar include Philipstown, Oakglen, Petrusville. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in De Aar, sunrise is at 06:59 AM and sunset is at 05:58 PM, giving a day length of 10h 58m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from De Aar's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
De Aar is approximately 3,412 km (2,120 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 2,300 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of De Aar — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Kilauea, United States, roughly 998 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.
De Aar is approximately 684 km (425 mi) NE of Pretoria, the national capital of South Africa, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
