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3About Margate
Margate on the KZN South Coast is your classic seaside stop, reached easily off the N2 which links it to Durban (135 km) and Port Shepstone (just 19 km down the road). Locals nip between Uvongo, Ramsgate and Shelly Beach in minutes, while out-of-towners roll in from as far as Harding or Drummond. Margate Airport is a quick 4 km from town, and about 4 fast chargers are dotted nearby for EV drivers. Fun fact, the town was named after Margate in England.
Where is Margate on the map?
Margate is in South Africa, at -30.854, 30.376 - about 24 km south-west of Umtentweni.
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- Precip: 1.6 mm
- Wind: 25 km/h
- Precip: 79.3 mm
- Wind: 29 km/h
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What is the closest airport to Margate?
The closest airport to Margate is Margate Airport, 4 km (about 7 min by car).