Current Date And Time In Mpumalanga, South Africa
Sunday, 28 June 2026
16:07:56 SAST
Capital: Mbombela
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 6,958,000
Area: 76,495.00 km²
State Code: MP
Find states and regions closest to Mpumalanga 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
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 Mpumalanga from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Eastern Cape | 40 mi | 64 km | 34 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
| Quthing | 151 mi | 244 km | 131 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Mohale's Hoek District | 173 mi | 278 km | 150 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Mafeteng District | 183 mi | 295 km | 159 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Maseru District | 210 mi | 337 km | 182 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Qacha's Nek District | 212 mi | 341 km | 184 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Berea | 230 mi | 371 km | 200 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Thaba-Tseka | 232 mi | 373 km | 201 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Leribe | 256 mi | 411 km | 222 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Mokhotlong District | 258 mi | 416 km | 224 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Mpumalanga by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Mpumalanga supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Lesotho | 323 mi | 520 km | 281 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
| Botswana | 579 mi | 932 km | 503 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Eswatini | 588 mi | 946 km | 510 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
| Namibia | 592 mi | 953 km | 514 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Zimbabwe | 887 mi | 1,428 km | 771 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Mpumalanga. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| Mpumalanga (You) | South Africa | 6,958,000 | 76,495 | 41.18 |
| Eastern Cape | South Africa | — | 168,966 | — |
| Quthing | Lesotho | — | 2,916 | — |
| Mohale's Hoek District | Lesotho | — | 3,530 | — |
| Mafeteng District | Lesotho | 178,222 | 2,119 | 38.27 |
| Maseru District | Lesotho | 519,186 | 4,279 | — |
| Qacha's Nek District | Lesotho | — | 2,349 | — |
| Berea | Lesotho | 66,863 | 2,222 | 19.70 |
| Thaba-Tseka | Lesotho | — | 4,270 | — |
| Leribe | Lesotho | 337,521 | 2,828 | 36.22 |
| Mokhotlong District | Lesotho | — | 4,075 | — |
How does Mpumalanga 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 Mpumalanga appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| Mpumalanga ⭐ | 16,195,000 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 11,899,000 |
| Mpumalanga ⭐ | 7,272,000 |
| Mpumalanga ⭐ | 6,958,000 |
| Mpumalanga ⭐ | 6,180,000 |
| Mpumalanga ⭐ | 4,797,000 |
| Mpumalanga ⭐ | 4,221,000 |
| Mpumalanga ⭐ | 2,932,000 |
| Mpumalanga ⭐ | 1,317,000 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Northern Cape | 372,889 |
| Eastern Cape | 168,966 |
| Free State | 129,825 |
| Western Cape | 129,462 |
| Limpopo | 125,754 |
| North West | 104,882 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 94,361 |
| Mpumalanga ⭐ | 76,495 |
| Mpumalanga ⭐ | 76,495 |
| Mpumalanga ⭐ | 76,495 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Mpumalanga ⭐ | 890.78 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 126.11 |
| Mpumalanga ⭐ | 62.71 |
| Mpumalanga ⭐ | 56.17 |
| Mpumalanga ⭐ | 49.14 |
| Mpumalanga ⭐ | 41.18 |
| Mpumalanga ⭐ | 40.25 |
| Mpumalanga ⭐ | 22.58 |
| Mpumalanga ⭐ | 3.53 |
Mpumalanga is a state or region within South Africa in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Mpumalanga 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.
This page also lists countries nearest to Mpumalanga 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.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Mpumalanga 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 Mpumalanga.
Knowing the distance from Mpumalanga 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.
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 Mpumalanga map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Mpumalanga 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.
See the States Near To Mpumalanga 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 Mpumalanga below the states table, or compare all South Africa states by area, population and density.
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.