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Modimolle, Limpopo, South Africa – South Africa Flag

Current Date And Time In Modimolle, South Africa

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
10:59:00 SAST
State: Limpopo
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 50,306
District: Waterberg District Municipality

📍 Cities Near To Modimolle


Find cities, states and countries closest to Modimolle in Limpopo, 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 Modimolle.

📍 Modimolle Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

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 Modimolle from our regional database:

State / RegionLimpopo
DistrictWaterberg District Municipality
Total Population50,306
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-24.7° N
Center Longitude28.4° E
Elevation1,177 m (3,862 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
Population Rank in Limpopo#9 of 85
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Alberton Alberton110 177 95
South (S)
National Flag Of Alexandra Alexandra99 159 86
South (S)
National Flag Of Allemansdrif Allemansdrif43 69 37
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Amandelbult Amandelbult70 112 61
West (W)
National Flag Of Apel Apel87 140 76
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Babirwa Babirwa89 143 77
North (N)
National Flag Of Bagale Bagale105 170 92
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bela Bela Bela Bela15 24 13
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bela-Bela Bela-Bela15 24 13
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bela-Bela Bela-Bela14 23 13
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Benmore Benmore99 159 86
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Benoni Benoni103 166 89
South (S)
National Flag Of Benoni Benoni100 161 87
South (S)
National Flag Of Bergnek Bergnek69 111 60
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Blinkpan Blinkpan115 185 100
Southeast (SE)

🏳️ States Near To Modimolle


States and regions closest to Limpopo (home state of Modimolle), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bulawayo Bulawayo273 439 237
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Central Central276 445 240
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of City of Francistown City of Francistown233 375 202
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Free State Free State317 510 275
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Gaborone Gaborone231 371 200
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Gauteng Gauteng167 269 145
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Gaza Province Gaza Province215 346 187
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Hhohho Region Hhohho Region188 302 163
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Kgatleng Kgatleng207 333 179
West (W)
National Flag Of Kweneng Kweneng224 360 194
West (W)

🌎 Countries Near To Modimolle


Countries bordering or closest to South Africa, with aerial distance and compass direction from Modimolle's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Angola Angola1,376 2,215 1,195
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Botswana Botswana579 932 503
North (N)
National Flag Of Eswatini Eswatini588 946 510
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Lesotho Lesotho323 520 281
East (E)
National Flag Of Malawi Malawi1,398 2,250 1,214
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Mozambique Mozambique1,139 1,833 989
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Namibia Namibia592 953 514
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Zambia Zambia1,244 2,002 1,080
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Zimbabwe Zimbabwe887 1,428 771
North-northeast (NNE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Modimolle. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Limpopo, South Africa.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Modimolle (You)Limpopo50,306
NylstroomMpumalanga0.6SE
Bela-BelaLimpopo23.2SSW
Bela BelaLimpopo90,21023.5SSW
Bela-BelaMpumalanga23.8SSW
MookgophongLimpopo29,77838.0ENE
MmametlhakeMpumalanga9,45048.4SSE
VaalwaterLimpopo19,72353.5NNW
PienaarsrivierLimpopo2,27256.9S
ThusangLimpopo1,29965.3E
MakapanstadNorth West66.5SSW

🏆 Limpopo City Rankings

How does Modimolle rank within Limpopo? 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 Modimolle appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Polokwane272,461
Phalaborwa109,468
Thohoyandou107,144
Mokopane101,090
Bela Bela90,210
Louis Trichardt86,854
Nkowakowa51,350
Musina51,132
Modimolle ⭐50,306
Mankweng49,480

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Polokwane106.84
Mokopane75.13
Giyani19.51

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Polokwane2,550.18
Giyani1,897.69
Mokopane1,345.53
✈️ Nearest Airport
Pietersburg Municipal Airport
140 km (87 mi) from Modimolle
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Limpopo Cities
Modimolle ranks #9 of 85 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Modimolle? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Modimolle Sits on the Map

Modimolle sits inside Limpopo, South Africa and ranks #9 of 85 cities in Limpopo 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.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Modimolle to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Modimolle outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Modimolle and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Modimolle against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Limpopo city rankings

🌎 Beyond Modimolle: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Modimolle and the countries closest to Modimolle 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.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Modimolle, 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 Modimolle at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Modimolle

If you're stringing together stops in Limpopo, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Modimolle — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Modimolle MapView the Modimolle map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Modimolle Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Limpopo OverviewExplore the Limpopo state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ South Africa Country DataGet complete South Africa data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Modimolle

Which cities are closest to Modimolle?

See the Cities Near To Modimolle 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 Limpopo by population and density.

How is the distance from Modimolle to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Modimolle 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 Modimolle map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

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 Modimolle 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.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Modimolle 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.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Modimolle?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Modimolle. 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 Limpopo city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Modimolle compare in size to the cities near it?

Modimolle ranks #9 of 85 cities in Limpopo by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Modimolle?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Modimolle is Pietersburg Municipal Airport, about 140 km (87 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.