Current Date And Time In North West, South Africa
Sunday, 28 June 2026
09:57:28 SAST
Capital: Mahikeng
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Area: 104,882.00 km²
State Code: NW
Find states and regions closest to North West 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 North West from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Mpumalanga | 50 mi | 80 km | 43 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Free State | 92 mi | 149 km | 80 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Mpumalanga | 112 mi | 180 km | 97 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Lobatse | 125 mi | 201 km | 109 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Mpumalanga | 140 mi | 225 km | 121 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| South-East | 141 mi | 228 km | 123 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Gauteng | 142 mi | 228 km | 123 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Ngwaketsi | 149 mi | 240 km | 129 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Gaborone | 162 mi | 261 km | 141 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Leribe | 180 mi | 289 km | 156 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to North West by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from North West 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) | ⬆ |
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| 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 North West. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North West (You) | South Africa | — | 104,882 | — |
| Mpumalanga | South Africa | 4,221,000 | 76,495 | 40.25 |
| Free State | South Africa | — | 129,825 | — |
| Mpumalanga | South Africa | 2,932,000 | 76,495 | 22.58 |
| Lobatse | Botswana | 30,000 | 66 | 457.39 |
| Mpumalanga | South Africa | 16,195,000 | 76,495 | 890.78 |
| South-East | Botswana | 276,319 | 1,780 | 36.24 |
| Gauteng | South Africa | — | 18,178 | — |
| Ngwaketsi | Botswana | 179,888 | 28,470 | 3.02 |
| Gaborone | Botswana | 231,626 | 765 | 302.60 |
| Leribe | Lesotho | 337,521 | 2,828 | 36.22 |
How does North West 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 North West appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| 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 |
North West is a state or region within South Africa in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to North West 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 North West 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 North West 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 North West.
Knowing the distance from North West 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 North West map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from North West 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 North West 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 North West 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.