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Evander, Mpumalanga, South Africa – South Africa Flag

Current Date And Time In Evander, South Africa

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
10:44:16 SAST
State: Mpumalanga
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 12,180
District: Gert Sibande District Municipality

📍 Cities Near To Evander


Find cities, states and countries closest to Evander in Mpumalanga, 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 Evander.

📍 Evander 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 Evander from our regional database:

State / RegionMpumalanga
DistrictGert Sibande District Municipality
Total Population12,180
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-26.4706° N
Center Longitude29.1097° E
Elevation1,654 m (5,427 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
Population Rank in Mpumalanga#58 of 219
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bethal Bethal22 35 19
East (E)
National Flag Of Blinkpan Blinkpan33 54 29
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Charl Cilliers Charl Cilliers14 22 12
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Devon Devon22 35 19
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of eMbalenhle eMbalenhle5 8 4
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Embalenhle Embalenhle6 10 5
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of eMzinoni eMzinoni20 33 18
East (E)
National Flag Of Kinross Kinross4 6 3
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Komati Komati34 54 29
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kriel Kriel18 29 16
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Kriel Kriel18 28 15
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Kriel Power Station Kriel Power Station14 23 12
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Lebohang Lebohang13 21 12
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Leslie Leslie14 22 12
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Nthrowane Nthrowane29 47 25
Southwest (SW)

🏳️ States Near To Evander


States and regions closest to Mpumalanga (home state of Evander), 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 Berea Berea230 371 200
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Butha-Buthe Butha-Buthe267 430 232
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Eastern Cape Eastern Cape40 64 34
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Leribe Leribe256 411 222
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Mafeteng District Mafeteng District183 295 159
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Maseru District Maseru District210 337 182
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Mohale's Hoek District Mohale's Hoek District173 278 150
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Mokhotlong District Mokhotlong District258 416 224
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Mpumalanga Mpumalanga266 429 231
North (N)
National Flag Of Qacha's Nek District Qacha's Nek District212 341 184
Northeast (NE)

🌎 Countries Near To Evander


Countries bordering or closest to South Africa, with aerial distance and compass direction from Evander'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 Evander. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Mpumalanga, South Africa.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Evander (You)Mpumalanga12,180
KinrossMpumalanga18,2666.4NNW
eMbalenhleMpumalanga142,4438.2SSW
SecundaMpumalanga9.6ESE
EmbalenhleMpumalanga9.7SSW
SecundaMpumalanga20,41810.5SSE
TrichardtMpumalanga52,77612.1E
LebohangMpumalanga31,55321.3WNW
LeslieMpumalanga39,51422.2WNW
ThuliMpumalanga2,02322.3WNW
Charl CilliersMpumalanga77122.4SSE

🏆 Mpumalanga City Rankings

How does Evander rank within Mpumalanga? 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 Evander appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Emalahleni373,403
Middelburg196,263
eMbalenhle142,443
Somaroboro114,369
Mbombela110,159
Standerton101,101
Ermelo100,324
Delmas92,046
Piet Retief84,349
Bethal72,821

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Secunda173.71
Emalahleni164.27
Mbombela72.63
Siyabuswa14.88
Delmas8.74
Groblersdal5.79
Malelane2.94

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Delmas10,531.58
Siyabuswa2,969.69
Emalahleni2,273.11
Mbombela1,516.71
Malelane1,420.41
Groblersdal850.60
Secunda117.54
✈️ Nearest Airport
O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNB
94 km (58 mi) from Evander
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 Mpumalanga Cities
Evander ranks #58 of 219 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Evander Sits on the Map

Evander sits inside Mpumalanga, South Africa and ranks #58 of 219 cities in Mpumalanga 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 Evander 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 Evander 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 Evander and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Evander against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Mpumalanga city rankings

🌎 Beyond Evander: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Evander and the countries closest to Evander 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 Evander, 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 Evander at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Evander

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Evander MapView the Evander map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Evander Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Mpumalanga OverviewExplore the Mpumalanga 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 Evander

Which cities are closest to Evander?

See the Cities Near To Evander 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 Mpumalanga by population and density.

How is the distance from Evander to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Evander 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 Evander 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 Evander 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 Evander 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 Evander?

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

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

Evander ranks #58 of 219 cities in Mpumalanga 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 Evander?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Evander is O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), about 94 km (58 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.