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Jan Kempdorp, North West, South Africa – South Africa Flag

Current Date And Time In Jan Kempdorp, South Africa

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
13:57:58 SAST
State: North West
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 13,485

📍 Cities Near To Jan Kempdorp


Find cities, states and countries closest to Jan Kempdorp in North West, 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 Jan Kempdorp.

📍 Jan Kempdorp 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 Jan Kempdorp from our regional database:

State / RegionNorth West
Total Population13,485
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-27.9225° N
Center Longitude24.8305° E
Elevation1,159 m (3,803 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
Population Rank in North West#31 of 58
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Amalia Amalia48 78 42
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Barkly West Barkly West46 75 40
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bloemfontein Bloemfontein118 190 102
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Bloemhof Bloemhof51 82 44
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Boipelo Boipelo47 75 40
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Boshof Boshof49 79 43
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Bultfontein Bultfontein84 136 73
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Christiana Christiana20 32 18
East (E)
National Flag Of Coligny Coligny143 230 124
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Daniëlskuil Daniëlskuil81 130 70
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Dealesville Dealesville77 124 67
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Delareyville Delareyville94 151 81
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Douglas Douglas101 163 88
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Ganyesa Ganyesa100 161 87
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Geysdorp Geysdorp100 161 87
North-northeast (NNE)

🏳️ States Near To Jan Kempdorp


States and regions closest to North West (home state of Jan Kempdorp), 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 Berea191 307 166
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Butha-Buthe Butha-Buthe184 296 160
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Free State Free State92 149 80
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Gaborone Gaborone162 261 141
North (N)
National Flag Of Gauteng Gauteng142 228 123
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Jwaneng Jwaneng184 296 160
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kgatleng Kgatleng194 313 169
North (N)
National Flag Of Kweneng Kweneng214 345 186
North (N)
National Flag Of Leribe Leribe180 289 156
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Limpopo Limpopo301 484 261
Northeast (NE)

🌎 Countries Near To Jan Kempdorp


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Jan Kempdorp (You)North West13,485
HartswaterNorthern Cape19.5N
PampierstadNorthern Cape21,70720.9NW
WarrentonNorthern Cape17,94621.4S
ChristianaNorth West25,01932.5E
TaungNorth West43.7N
HertzogvilleFree State11,28969.9ESE
Barkly WestNorthern Cape11,62174.6SSW
BoipeloNorth West5,01074.9WNW
AmaliaNorth West6,56677.9NNE
BoshofFree State10,19479.4SSE

🏆 North West City Rankings

How does Jan Kempdorp rank within North West? 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 Jan Kempdorp appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Rustenburg373,695
Klerksdorp227,039
Potchefstroom178,285
Brits122,497
Hammanskraal112,950
Orkney110,052
Stilfontein93,110
Ga-Rankuwa90,945
Mafikeng77,110
Mmabatho76,754

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Rustenburg282.42
Potchefstroom184.20
Hartbeespoort125.89
Brits114.70
Ga-Rankuwa52.18
Groot-Marico36.17
Hammanskraal7.60
Coligny4.36

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Hammanskraal14,861.84
Coligny4,747.94
Ga-Rankuwa1,742.91
Rustenburg1,323.19
Brits1,067.98
Potchefstroom967.89
Hartbeespoort212.34
Groot-Marico112.08
✈️ Nearest Airport
Kimberley Airport
IATA: KIM
98 km (61 mi) from Jan Kempdorp
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 North West Cities
Jan Kempdorp ranks #31 of 58 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Jan Kempdorp Sits on the Map

Jan Kempdorp sits inside North West, South Africa and ranks #31 of 58 cities in North West 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 Jan Kempdorp 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 Jan Kempdorp 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 Jan Kempdorp and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Jan Kempdorp against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and North West city rankings

🌎 Beyond Jan Kempdorp: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Jan Kempdorp

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Jan Kempdorp?

See the Cities Near To Jan Kempdorp 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 North West by population and density.

How is the distance from Jan Kempdorp to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Jan Kempdorp. 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 North West city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Jan Kempdorp compare in size to the cities near it?

Jan Kempdorp ranks #31 of 58 cities in North West 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 Jan Kempdorp?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Jan Kempdorp is Kimberley Airport (KIM), about 98 km (61 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.