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Administrative divisions of South Africa: map and list
Explore 9 named first-level map divisions for South Africa. If you searched for its states, provinces or regions, use this interactive reference map to browse the names and compare outline-derived size estimates.
The source is a generalized beta map layer. Its boundary hierarchy and names may not match the current official administrative register. No population or socioeconomic figures are inferred from map shapes.
For cited national land-area and population figures, see the South Africa country profile.
Natural Earth Admin 1 · 5.1.1
Interactive South Africa division map
Hover or focus a division to identify it. Click, press Enter, or use the selectors to compare two outlines.
Choose two divisions to compare their approximate mapped outline areas.
Within-country comparison
Compare two divisions
Mapped-area difference39,565.3 km²
Outline-size ratio1.30×
These are estimates calculated from generalized map polygons. They are not official land-area figures and do not include population, income, health, or education statistics.
Names represented in the source layer
South Africa regions and divisions
| Division name | Mapped-area estimate | Comparison action |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Cape | 169,463 km² | |
| Free State | 129,897 km² | |
| Gauteng | 18,248.3 km² | |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 94,138.2 km² | |
| Limpopo | 125,957 km² | |
| Mpumalanga | 75,678 km² | |
| North West | 105,284 km² | |
| Northern Cape | 373,043 km² | |
| Western Cape | 129,740 km² |
Map names and generalized outlines: Natural Earth — Admin 1 states and provinces, 1:10m, version 5.1.1.Approximate outline area calculated from generalized spherical geometry using a mean Earth radius of 6,371,008.8 metres. This is not an official land-area statistic.