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Limpopo, South Africa – South Africa Flag

Current Date And Time In Limpopo, South Africa

Sunday, 28 June 2026
10:58:37 SAST
Capital: Polokwane
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Area: 125,754.00 km²
State Code: LP

States Near To Limpopo


Find states and regions closest to Limpopo in 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, freight operators and travel planners working across South Africa and Africa.

Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in South Africa

📍 Limpopo 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 Limpopo from our regional database:

Capital CityPolokwane
Total Population
Land Area125,754 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude-24° N
Center Longitude29.5° E
Average Elevation
UTC Time Zone+02:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Mpumalanga Mpumalanga42 mi67 km36 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Mpumalanga Mpumalanga126 mi203 km109 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Gauteng Gauteng167 mi269 km145 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Selibe Phikwe Selibe Phikwe175 mi282 km152 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Mpumalanga Mpumalanga179 mi289 km156 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Hhohho Region Hhohho Region188 mi302 km163 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Matabeleland South Province Matabeleland South Province206 mi331 km179 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Kgatleng Kgatleng207 mi333 km179 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Gaza Province Gaza Province215 mi346 km187 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Manzini Region Manzini Region216 mi348 km188 nm
South-southeast (SSE)

Countries Near To Limpopo


Explore countries nearest to Limpopo by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Limpopo supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Lesotho Lesotho323 mi520 km281 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Botswana Botswana579 mi932 km503 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Eswatini Eswatini588 mi946 km510 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Namibia Namibia592 mi953 km514 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Zimbabwe Zimbabwe887 mi1,428 km771 nm
North-northeast (NNE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Limpopo. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Limpopo (You)South Africa125,754
MpumalangaSouth Africa6,180,00076,49549.14
MpumalangaSouth Africa4,797,00076,49562.71
GautengSouth Africa18,178
Selibe PhikweBotswana49,724102486.68
MpumalangaSouth Africa16,195,00076,495890.78
Hhohho RegionEswatini320,6513,56988.46
Matabeleland South ProvinceZimbabwe748,00054,17213.81
KgatlengBotswana79,6657,9605.47
Gaza ProvinceMozambique1,422,46075,3348.90
Manzini RegionEswatini384,6024,07093.99

🏆 South Africa State Rankings

How does Limpopo rank within South Africa? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Limpopo appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Mpumalanga16,195,000
KwaZulu-Natal11,899,000
Mpumalanga7,272,000
Mpumalanga6,958,000
Mpumalanga6,180,000
Mpumalanga4,797,000
Mpumalanga4,221,000
Mpumalanga2,932,000
Mpumalanga1,317,000

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Northern Cape372,889
Eastern Cape168,966
Free State129,825
Western Cape129,462
Limpopo ⭐125,754
North West104,882
KwaZulu-Natal94,361
Mpumalanga76,495
Mpumalanga76,495
Mpumalanga76,495

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Mpumalanga890.78
KwaZulu-Natal126.11
Mpumalanga62.71
Mpumalanga56.17
Mpumalanga49.14
Mpumalanga41.18
Mpumalanga40.25
Mpumalanga22.58
Mpumalanga3.53
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

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Limpopo, South Africa

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Limpopo is a state or region within South Africa in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Limpopo is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Limpopo to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Limpopo to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of South Africa — see South Africa state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Limpopo

This page also lists countries nearest to Limpopo by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near South Africa page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Africa.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Limpopo using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Limpopo.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Limpopo to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across South Africa. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Limpopo MapView the Limpopo satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in LimpopoExplore all cities and towns in Limpopo for urban market analysis.
🏳️ South Africa Country DataGet complete South Africa data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Limpopo

How is the distance from Limpopo to nearby states calculated?

Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Limpopo map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Limpopo mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Limpopo to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.

Which states are closest to Limpopo in South Africa?

See the States Near To Limpopo table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Limpopo below the states table, or compare all South Africa states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in South Africa?

For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Africa. Use the population & area comparison and South Africa state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.