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South Africa coordinate systems

41 EPSG coordinate systems used in South Africa. Pick one to open a converter already set to it, with its parameters and area of use.

The 41 EPSG coordinate systems for South Africa are based on Hartebeesthoek94, Cape, Cape Lo17 and Cape Lo19 and other datums. Projections used: Transverse Mercator (39) and Albers Equal Area (2). Coordinates are in metres. Together they cover 50.3°S to 22.1°S, 13.3°E to 42.9°E.

18~E to 20~E

20~E to 22~E

22~E to 24~E

24~E to 26~E

26~E to 28~E

28~E to 30~E

30~E to 32~E

east of 32°E

east of 32~E

mainland

Marion Island and Prince Edward Island

onshore between 18°E and 20°E

onshore between 20°E and 22°E

onshore between 22°E and 24°E

onshore between 24°E and 26°E

onshore between 30°E and 32°E

onshore west of 18°E

west of 18~E

Questions about South Africa coordinates

Which coordinate system is used in South Africa?
41 EPSG systems are defined for South Africa, on datums such as Hartebeesthoek94, Cape and Cape Lo17. Use the one named in your survey report or drawing; the EPSG code is the safest way to identify it.
How do I convert South Africa coordinates to latitude and longitude or Google Earth?
Open the system's page below and type an easting and northing into the converter, or paste a whole spreadsheet into the free web app and choose the system by name or EPSG code. Save the result as KML or KMZ and open it in Google Earth.
Are South Africa coordinates in metres or feet?
All 41 are in metres. Enter the numbers in the unit of the system you choose; each system's page shows its unit.

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