
Find cities, states and countries closest to Ga-Malakhe in KwaZulu-Natal, 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 Ga-Malakhe.
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 Ga-Malakhe from our regional database:
| State / Region | KwaZulu-Natal |
| District | Ugu District Municipality |
| Total Population | 16,891 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | -30.8063° N |
| Center Longitude | 30.3348° E |
| Elevation | 208 m (682 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population Rank in KwaZulu-Natal | #38 of 131 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Albert Falls | 95 | 152 | 82 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Ashburton | 79 | 127 | 69 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Ballitoville | 102 | 164 | 89 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Berea | 77 | 124 | 67 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Bizana | 29 | 46 | 25 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Botha’s Hill | 79 | 127 | 68 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Bulwer | 77 | 124 | 67 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Camperdown | 75 | 121 | 66 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Cato Ridge | 76 | 122 | 66 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Cedarville | 82 | 132 | 71 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Cibelichle | 87 | 140 | 76 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Clydesdale | 42 | 68 | 37 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Cool Air | 101 | 163 | 88 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Craigieburn | 49 | 79 | 42 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Creighton | 61 | 99 | 53 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to KwaZulu-Natal (home state of Ga-Malakhe), 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 | ||
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| Berea | 188 | 303 | 164 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Butha-Buthe | 161 | 259 | 140 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Eastern Cape | 334 | 537 | 290 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Free State | 240 | 386 | 208 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Gauteng | 249 | 401 | 217 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Hhohho Region | 168 | 270 | 146 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Leribe | 174 | 281 | 151 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Lubombo Region | 133 | 214 | 115 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Mafeteng District | 232 | 374 | 202 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Manzini Region | 133 | 215 | 116 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to South Africa, with aerial distance and compass direction from Ga-Malakhe'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 | ||
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| Angola | 1,376 | 2,215 | 1,195 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Botswana | 579 | 932 | 503 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Eswatini | 588 | 946 | 510 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Lesotho | 323 | 520 | 281 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Malawi | 1,398 | 2,250 | 1,214 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Mozambique | 1,139 | 1,833 | 989 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Namibia | 592 | 953 | 514 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Zambia | 1,244 | 2,002 | 1,080 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Zimbabwe | 887 | 1,428 | 771 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Ga-Malakhe. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Ga-Malakhe (You) | KwaZulu-Natal | 16,891 | — | — |
| Margate | KwaZulu-Natal | 34,407 | 7.2 | SSE |
| Southbroom | KwaZulu-Natal | 1,934 | 12.0 | S |
| Port Shepstone | KwaZulu-Natal | 52,793 | 13.6 | ENE |
| Izingolweni | KwaZulu-Natal | — | 20.4 | W |
| Port Edward | KwaZulu-Natal | 6,872 | 29.0 | SSW |
| Hibberdene | KwaZulu-Natal | 2,280 | 34.6 | NE |
| Bizana | Eastern Cape | 9,553 | 46.3 | W |
| Harding | KwaZulu-Natal | 11,434 | 50.1 | WNW |
| Sezela | KwaZulu-Natal | 1,441 | 55.5 | NE |
| Rietvlei | Eastern Cape | 3,006 | 58.7 | NW |
How does Ga-Malakhe rank within KwaZulu-Natal? 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 Ga-Malakhe appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Durban | 3,338,026 |
| Pietermaritzburg | 839,327 |
| Newcastle | 404,838 |
| Richards Bay | 252,968 |
| KwaDukuza | 161,177 |
| Vryheid | 150,012 |
| Pinetown | 144,026 |
| Ladysmith | 143,446 |
| Mpumalanga | 140,121 |
| Ntuzuma | 125,394 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Durban | 225.91 |
| Pietermaritzburg | 126.00 |
| Pinetown | 86.15 |
| Newcastle | 75.79 |
| Kokstad | 51.57 |
| Dundee | 48.60 |
| Margate | 29.21 |
| Port Edward | 24.18 |
| Charlestown | 21.99 |
| Hibberdene | 14.26 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Durban | 14,775.91 |
| eSikhaleni | 8,350.00 |
| Pietermaritzburg | 6,661.33 |
| Newcastle | 5,341.58 |
| Ulundi | 3,095.91 |
| Dundee | 1,736.89 |
| Pinetown | 1,671.81 |
| eManzimtoti | 1,503.05 |
| Kokstad | 1,197.42 |
| Margate | 1,177.92 |
Margate Airport IATA: MGH 6 km (4 mi) from Ga-Malakhe |
Ga-Malakhe sits inside KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and ranks #38 of 131 cities in KwaZulu-Natal 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 Ga-Malakhe and the countries closest to Ga-Malakhe 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 Ga-Malakhe, 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 Ga-Malakhe at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in KwaZulu-Natal, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Ga-Malakhe — 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 Ga-Malakhe 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 KwaZulu-Natal by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Ga-Malakhe 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 Ga-Malakhe 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 Ga-Malakhe 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 Ga-Malakhe 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 Ga-Malakhe. 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 KwaZulu-Natal city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Ga-Malakhe ranks #38 of 131 cities in KwaZulu-Natal 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 Ga-Malakhe is Margate Airport (MGH), about 6 km (4 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.