
Find cities, states and countries closest to Mpungamhlophe 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 Mpungamhlophe.
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 Mpungamhlophe from our regional database:
| State / Region | KwaZulu-Natal |
| District | Zululand District Municipality |
| Total Population | 2,161 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | -28.2675° N |
| Center Longitude | 31.253° E |
| Elevation | 749 m (2,457 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population Rank in KwaZulu-Natal | #101 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 | 153 | 83 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Amersfoort | 121 | 195 | 105 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Ashburton | 108 | 174 | 94 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Babanango | 13 | 20 | 11 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Ballitoville | 88 | 141 | 76 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Berea | 111 | 178 | 96 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Big Bend | 110 | 178 | 96 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Botha’s Hill | 105 | 169 | 91 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Bulwer | 139 | 224 | 121 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Camperdown | 110 | 177 | 95 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Cato Ridge | 109 | 176 | 95 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Charlestown | 103 | 166 | 89 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Cibelichle | 129 | 208 | 112 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Colenso | 93 | 149 | 80 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Cool Air | 84 | 136 | 73 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to KwaZulu-Natal (home state of Mpungamhlophe), 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 Mpungamhlophe'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 Mpungamhlophe. 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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| Mpungamhlophe (You) | KwaZulu-Natal | 2,161 | — | — |
| Ulundi | KwaZulu-Natal | 31,795 | 17.7 | ESE |
| Mahlabatini | KwaZulu-Natal | 1,810 | 18.4 | E |
| Babanango | KwaZulu-Natal | 2,259 | 20.5 | SW |
| Melmoth | KwaZulu-Natal | 9,362 | 38.2 | SSE |
| Nkandla | KwaZulu-Natal | 4,261 | 42.4 | SSW |
| Nondweni | KwaZulu-Natal | 6,691 | 43.3 | W |
| Loss | KwaZulu-Natal | 1,290 | 46.0 | WNW |
| Ezibomvu | KwaZulu-Natal | 2,893 | 50.4 | WNW |
| Nongoma | KwaZulu-Natal | 9,140 | 55.5 | NE |
| Nqutu | KwaZulu-Natal | 6,533 | 56.9 | W |
How does Mpungamhlophe 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 Mpungamhlophe 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 |
Richards Bay Airport IATA: RCB 97 km (61 mi) from Mpungamhlophe |
Mpungamhlophe sits inside KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and ranks #101 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 Mpungamhlophe and the countries closest to Mpungamhlophe 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 Mpungamhlophe, 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 Mpungamhlophe 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 Mpungamhlophe — 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 Mpungamhlophe 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 Mpungamhlophe 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 Mpungamhlophe 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 Mpungamhlophe 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 Mpungamhlophe 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 Mpungamhlophe. 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.
Mpungamhlophe ranks #101 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 Mpungamhlophe is Richards Bay Airport (RCB), about 97 km (61 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.