Current Date And Time In Nieu-Bethesda, South Africa
Saturday, 15 August 2026
00:47:21 SAST
State: Eastern Cape
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 1,845
District: Sarah Baartman District Municipality
Find cities, states and countries closest to Nieu-Bethesda in Eastern Cape, South Africa with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Nieu-Bethesda.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Nieu-Bethesda from our regional database:
| State / Region | Eastern Cape |
| District | Sarah Baartman District Municipality |
| Total Population | 1,845 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | -31.867° N |
| Center Longitude | 24.555° E |
| Elevation | 1,322 m (4,337 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population Rank in Eastern Cape | #124 of 133 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Aberdeen | 51 | 82 | 44 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Alicedale | 134 | 216 | 117 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Bedford | 106 | 170 | 92 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Bethulie | 126 | 203 | 110 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Bontrug | 119 | 191 | 103 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Colesberg | 85 | 138 | 74 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Cookhouse | 95 | 152 | 82 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Cradock | 66 | 106 | 57 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| De Aar | 90 | 145 | 78 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Enon | 120 | 194 | 105 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Gariep Dam | 104 | 167 | 90 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Graaff Reinet | 27 | 43 | 23 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Hofmeyr | 75 | 120 | 65 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Jansenville | 75 | 120 | 65 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Kirkwood | 118 | 189 | 102 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Eastern Cape (home state of Nieu-Bethesda), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Berea | 200 | 322 | 174 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Butha-Buthe | 235 | 379 | 204 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Free State | 276 | 445 | 240 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| KwaZulu-Natal | 334 | 537 | 290 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Leribe | 225 | 362 | 195 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Mafeteng District | 156 | 251 | 135 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Maseru District | 179 | 287 | 155 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Mohale's Hoek District | 140 | 226 | 122 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Mokhotlong District | 222 | 358 | 193 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Mpumalanga | 245 | 395 | 213 | North (N) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to South Africa, with aerial distance and compass direction from Nieu-Bethesda's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Angola | 1,376 | 2,215 | 1,195 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| Botswana | 579 | 932 | 503 | North (N) | ↑ |
| Eswatini | 588 | 946 | 510 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Lesotho | 323 | 520 | 281 | East (E) | ↑ |
| Malawi | 1,398 | 2,250 | 1,214 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Mozambique | 1,139 | 1,833 | 989 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Namibia | 592 | 953 | 514 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| Zambia | 1,244 | 2,002 | 1,080 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Zimbabwe | 887 | 1,428 | 771 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Nieu-Bethesda. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Nieu-Bethesda (You) | Eastern Cape | 1,845 | — | — |
| Graaff Reinet | Eastern Cape | 62,896 | 42.9 | S |
| Middelburg | Eastern Cape | 22,380 | 59.6 | NE |
| Murraysburg | Western Cape | 6,073 | 75.6 | W |
| Aberdeen | Eastern Cape | 8,580 | 81.9 | SW |
| Noupoort | Northern Cape | 3,924 | 84.3 | NNE |
| Oakglen | Northern Cape | 5,504 | 91.5 | N |
| Pearston | Eastern Cape | 5,410 | 96.6 | SE |
| Cradock | Eastern Cape | 43,936 | 105.6 | ESE |
| Jansenville | Eastern Cape | 6,723 | 120.2 | S |
| Hofmeyr | Eastern Cape | 4,410 | 120.4 | E |
How does Nieu-Bethesda rank within Eastern Cape? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Nieu-Bethesda appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Gqeberha | 1,050,078 |
| East London | 478,676 |
| Kariega | 291,052 |
| Mdantsane | 205,504 |
| Mthatha | 164,848 |
| Bhisho | 137,287 |
| Queenstown | 118,599 |
| Qonce | 93,072 |
| Grahamstown | 91,548 |
| Graaff Reinet | 62,896 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Gqeberha | 1,845.00 |
| Graaff Reinet | 203.60 |
| East London | 156.70 |
| Stutterheim | 121.42 |
| Tarkastad | 83.50 |
| Queenstown | 71.30 |
| Qonce | 65.52 |
| Mthatha | 54.97 |
| Fort Beaufort | 46.19 |
| Humansdorp | 34.50 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Bhisho | 16,990.97 |
| Flagstaff | 4,548.15 |
| East London | 3,054.73 |
| Mthatha | 2,998.87 |
| Alice | 1,841.73 |
| Lusikisiki | 1,808.31 |
| Queenstown | 1,663.38 |
| Jeffreys Bay | 1,562.15 |
| Qonce | 1,420.51 |
| Libode | 1,390.33 |
Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport IATA: PLZ 256 km (159 mi) from Nieu-Bethesda |
Nieu-Bethesda sits inside Eastern Cape, South Africa and ranks #124 of 133 cities in Eastern Cape by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Nieu-Bethesda and the countries closest to Nieu-Bethesda by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near South Africa. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Africa.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Nieu-Bethesda, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Nieu-Bethesda at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Eastern Cape, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Nieu-Bethesda — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Nieu-Bethesda table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Eastern Cape by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Nieu-Bethesda and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Nieu-Bethesda map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Nieu-Bethesda will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
It's the bearing from Nieu-Bethesda to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Nieu-Bethesda. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Eastern Cape city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Nieu-Bethesda ranks #124 of 133 cities in Eastern Cape by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Nieu-Bethesda is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ), about 256 km (159 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.