Current Date And Time In Swellendam, South Africa
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
14:42:44 SAST
State: Western Cape
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 20,993
District: Overberg District Municipality
Explore the interactive satellite map of Swellendam, a city in Western 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 Swellendam — 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 Swellendam.
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) | 34.0226° S | 20.4417° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -34.0226 | 20.4417 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 34° 1' 21" S | 20° 26' 30" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 34° 1.3572' S | 20° 26.5026' E |
| City | Swellendam |
| State | Western Cape |
| Country | South Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Overberg District Municipality |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Founded | 1746-01-01 |
| Population | 20,993 |
| Elevation | 128 m / 420 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -34.0226, 20.4417 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Swellendam 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 Western Cape.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffeljagsrivier | Western Cape | E | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Suurbraak | Western Cape | E | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Barrydale | Western Cape | NE | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| Bonnievale | Western Cape | W | 33 km | 21 mi | ~33m | 🗺 View |
| Montagu | Western Cape | NW | 40 km | 25 mi | ~40m | 🗺 View |
| Slangrivier | Western Cape | E | 41 km | 25 mi | ~41m | 🗺 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 Western Cape, the home state of Swellendam, along with each city's aerial distance from Cape Town, Western 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town | -33.9258° S | 18.4232° E | 25 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Athlone | -33.9672° S | 18.5021° E | 15 m | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Paarl | -33.7338° S | 18.9752° E | 107 m | 55 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Somerset West | -34.084° S | 18.8211° E | 13 m | 41 km | 🗺 View Map |
| George | -33.963° S | 22.4617° E | 232 m | 373 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Worcester | -33.6465° S | 19.4485° E | 234 m | 100 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Stellenbosch | -33.9346° S | 18.8668° E | 122 m | 41 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Atlantis | -33.5667° S | 18.4834° E | 178 m | 40 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mossel Bay | -34.1831° S | 22.1461° E | 43 m | 344 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Oudtshoorn | -33.6005° S | 22.1996° E | 319 m | 351 km | 🗺 View Map |
Cape Town International Airport IATA: CPT 169 km (105 mi) from Swellendam |
The exact GPS location of Swellendam gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Western 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 Western 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 Swellendam are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Swellendam 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
Swellendam sits within Western 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 Swellendam 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 Western Cape. › Browse every city in Western Cape
Coordinates for Swellendam 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 Swellendam are latitude -34.0226° and longitude 20.4417°. In directional format: 34.0226° S, 20.4417° E. These coordinates mark the center of Swellendam in Western Cape and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Swellendam is a city in Western Cape, South Africa, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Overberg District Municipality. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Swellendam sits at: Latitude 34° 1' 21" S and Longitude 20° 26' 30" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Swellendam has a population of approximately 20,993 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Western Cape.
The interactive satellite map of Swellendam is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -34.0226, 20.4417 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Swellendam in Western Cape. For broader context, explore the Western Cape state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Swellendam is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), roughly 169 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Swellendam is approximately 186 km (116 mi) from Cape Town, the capital of Western Cape, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Western Cape.
Swellendam sits at an elevation of approximately 128 meters (420 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Western Cape.
The closest cities to Swellendam include Buffeljagsrivier, Suurbraak, Barrydale. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Swellendam, sunrise is at 07:19 AM and sunset is at 06:07 PM, giving a day length of 10h 48m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Swellendam's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Swellendam is approximately 3,787 km (2,353 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 1,886 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Swellendam — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Princeville, United States, roughly 1,313 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.
Swellendam is approximately 1,187 km (738 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.
