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Current Date And Time In Botswana

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
14:26:30 CAT
Capital: Gaborone
Currency: Botswana pula (BWP)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 2,527,694

🗺️ Map of Botswana - Satellite View & Geographic Coordinates


Explore detailed interactive map of Botswana featuring satellite imagery, geographic coordinates, regional boundaries and location intelligence. This comprehensive mapping tool provides accurate GPS positioning, territorial visualization and spatial data essential for business professionals, logistics planners, market researchers and location-based strategic decision-making.

Benefits for Professionals: Real-time satellite views • Accurate latitude/longitude coordinates • Regional state mapping • Proximity analysis • Business location intelligence • Logistics route planning • Market territory insights • Mobile-responsive interface • Strategic geographic data for regional proximity analysis and territorial divisions research

🌐 Geographic Coordinates of Botswana

📍 LATITUDE
22.328°
South (S)
📍 LONGITUDE
24.685°
East (E)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)22.3285° S24.6849° E
Signed Decimal Degrees-22.328524.6849
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)22° 19' 43" S24° 41' 6" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)22° 19.7084' S24° 41.092' E

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Botswana Today

🔥 SUNRISE
06:35 AM
🌅 SUNSET
06:10 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
11h 35m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
12:23 PM
Calculated for today (26 Aug 2026) from Botswana’s geographic center coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Botswana’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
2,486 km
(1,544 mi) • Botswana's center is in the southern hemisphere
📍 DISTANCE FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
2,542 km
(1,579 mi) • Botswana's center is in the eastern hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
22.328° N, 155.315° W
The point exactly opposite Botswana's center through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Botswana, you'd surface nearest to Huelo, United States, about 184 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Botswana

📍 Location Details

CountryBotswana
ContinentAfrica
CapitalGaborone
Country CodeBWA
Time Zone+02:00

📈 Area & Population

Population2,527,694
Area (km²)600,370.00 km²
Area (mi²)231,804.06 mi²
Pop. Density4.46 /km²
Elevation1,018 m / 3,341 ft

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Border Analysis

🗺️ Border & Territory Information

Land Borders: 3 countries
Geographic Status: 🏔️ Landlocked Country

📐 Geographic Size Analysis

Total Area: 581,730 km² (224,607 mi²)
🟢 Land: 566,730 km² (218,816 mi²) - 97.4%
🔵 Water: 15,000 km² (5,792 mi²) - 2.6%
🌍 World Share: 0.381% of Earth's land surface
🏆 Area Rank: #46 largest country in the world
👥 Population Rank: #146 of 249 countries worldwide
🌐 Regional Rank: #44 of 58 in Africa

✈️ Distance & Flight Time Calculator

Find the aerial distance from Botswana to all neighboring countries — measured capital city to capital city using the Haversine great-circle formula (the shortest path across Earth's surface). Each row shows the straight-line distance in both kilometers (km) and miles (mi), plus an estimated flight time calculated at a standard commercial cruise speed of 900 km/h.

Use this Botswana flight distance calculator to plan international travel, estimate fuel costs for charter flights, compare cross-border shipping routes and research how far Botswana is from its neighbors. Click the 🗺️ map link on any row to view the route visually on Google Maps.

Neighboring CountryDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Flight TimeMap
Namibia
Capital: Windhoek
W639 km397 mi~ 43m🗺️ View
South Africa
Capital: Pretoria
S932 km579 mi~ 1h 2m🗺️ View
Zimbabwe
Capital: Harare
NE593 km369 mi~ 40m🗺️ View

Note: Distances are calculated as straight-line (great circle) distances between capital cities. Actual flight routes and times may vary based on air traffic, wind conditions and routing.

📌 How Central Is Botswana's Capital?

Gaborone → Geographic Center of Botswana
287 km (178 mi)
Gaborone sits NW of the country's geographic center • straight-line distance

🗺️ GPS Coordinates of Major States in Botswana

Below are the precise geographic coordinates (latitude, longitude and elevation), plus straight-line distance from Gaborone, Botswana's national capital, for the largest states/provinces in Botswana. Use these coordinates for routing, location intelligence and GIS mapping.

State / RegionLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from National CapitalMap & Coords
South-East-24.963° S25.7812° E1,086 m37 km🗺 View Map
Gaborone-24.658° S25.9077° E1,012 m0 km🗺 View Map
Kweneng-23.8983° S25.9574° E1,114 m84 km🗺 View Map
Central-21.5832° S26.0414° E1,078 m342 km🗺 View Map
Ngwaketsi-25.1782° S24.7143° E1,143 m134 km🗺 View Map
City of Francistown-21.1661° S27.5144° E997 m421 km🗺 View Map
North-East-20.9031° S27.4556° E1,090 m446 km🗺 View Map
North-West-19.9071° S23.0012° E946 m607 km🗺 View Map
Kgatleng-24.197° S26.2305° E936 m60 km🗺 View Map
Selibe Phikwe-21.9761° S27.837° E867 m357 km🗺 View Map

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Botswana

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in Botswana, along with each city's aerial distance from Gaborone, Botswana's national capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.

City NameStateLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from National CapitalMap & Coords
GaboroneGaborone-24.6545° S25.9086° E1,011 m0 km🗺 View Map
FrancistownCity of Francistown-21.17° S27.5078° E989 m421 km🗺 View Map
MogoditshaneKweneng-24.6269° S25.8656° E1,026 m5 km🗺 View Map
MaunNorth-West-19.9833° S23.4167° E947 m579 km🗺 View Map
MolepololeKweneng-24.4066° S25.4951° E1,146 m50 km🗺 View Map
SeroweCentral-22.3875° S26.7108° E1,147 m265 km🗺 View Map
TlokwengSouth-East-24.6686° S25.9711° E990 m7 km🗺 View Map
PalapyeCentral-22.5461° S27.1251° E926 m265 km🗺 View Map
MochudiKgatleng-24.4167° S26.15° E952 m36 km🗺 View Map
MahalapyeCentral-23.1041° S26.8142° E1,025 m195 km🗺 View Map
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🗺️ Complete Guide to Botswana Map & Geographic Intelligence

📍 Understanding Botswana Geography

The interactive map of Botswana provides real-time satellite imagery combined with accurate geographic coordinates, enabling precise location intelligence for business professionals and strategic planners. This comprehensive mapping solution integrates territorial boundaries, regional divisions and GPS positioning data essential for logistics optimization, market territory analysis and location-based decision-making.

Geographic coordinates displayed include latitude and longitude values measured in decimal degrees, providing the exact center point of Botswana's territory. These coordinates serve as critical reference data for GPS navigation systems, geographic information systems (GIS), spatial database management and location-based service development.

🎯 Business Applications of Botswana Maps

  • Logistics Planning: Optimize shipping routes, warehouse locations and distribution networks across Botswana
  • Market Territory Analysis: Define sales regions, analyze market coverage and identify expansion opportunities
  • Site Selection: Evaluate potential business locations using geographic intelligence and proximity data
  • Supply Chain Management: Track shipments, monitor transportation corridors and analyze delivery zones
  • Competitive Intelligence: Map competitor locations, analyze geographic market share and identify underserved areas
  • Risk Assessment: Evaluate geographic risk factors including natural hazards, political boundaries and infrastructure accessibility

🌐 Geographic Data & Coordinate Systems

The latitude and longitude coordinates presented on the Botswana map utilize the WGS84 (World Geodetic System 1984) standard, ensuring compatibility with GPS devices, mapping software and international mapping platforms. Coordinates are displayed in decimal degrees format for precision and universal compatibility.

📊 Geographic Data Specifications:

  • Coordinate System: WGS84 (World Geodetic System 1984)
  • Format: Decimal Degrees (DD)
  • Precision: Up to 6 decimal places for meter-level accuracy
  • Hemisphere Indicators: N/S for latitude, E/W for longitude
  • Map Projection: Mercator projection for web mapping

💡 Strategic Location Intelligence

  • Regional Proximity: Analyze neighboring countries for cross-border business opportunities and trade corridors
  • State/Province Mapping: Understand internal territorial divisions for regional market strategies
  • Distance Calculations: Measure aerial distances between locations for logistics cost estimation
  • Timezone Alignment: Coordinate operations across regions considering time differences
  • Infrastructure Mapping: Identify major cities, transportation hubs and communication networks
  • Market Density Analysis: Visualize population centers and economic activity zones

💡 Pro Tip: Use the interactive map's zoom and pan features to explore specific regions of Botswana. Click on neighboring countries to quickly access their geographic data for comparative territorial analysis and regional market research!

🌟 Key Features of Our Botswana Mapping Solution

  • State/Region Access: Navigate to internal territorial divisions instantly
  • Free Geographic Data: No registration or payment required
  • Professional Tool: Ideal for business logistics, market research and strategic planning
  • Cross-Referenced Data: Links to population, timezone and national symbols data
  • API Integration Ready: Coordinates compatible with all major mapping platforms

Frequently Asked Questions About Botswana Maps ❓

📍 What are the exact coordinates of Botswana?

The geographic center of Botswana is located at approximately 22.328° S (Latitude) and 24.685° E (Longitude). These coordinates use the WGS84 datum and provide the central reference point for geographic information systems and GPS navigation.

🗺️ How can I use Botswana map data for business?

Business professionals use Botswana mapping data for logistics optimization, market territory analysis, site selection, supply chain management and competitive intelligence. The geographic coordinates enable precise location tracking, while the interactive map helps visualize regional markets, transportation corridors and strategic business locations across Botswana.

🌍 Which countries border Botswana?

You can explore countries near Botswana by clicking on our Nearby Countries section. The sidebar also displays Map Of Other Countries showing neighboring nations within close geographic proximity, perfect for analyzing regional trade opportunities and cross-border business strategies.

📊 Can I see states and regions within Botswana?

Yes! Visit our Botswana States & Regions page to explore internal territorial divisions including provinces, states and administrative regions. This data is essential for regional market segmentation, territory management and localized business strategies within Botswana.

⏰ What timezone is Botswana in?

Botswana operates in UTC+02:00. For detailed timezone information, current local time and daylight saving time schedules, visit our Botswana Profile page. Timezone data is critical for coordinating international business operations, scheduling meetings and planning logistics across regions.

📱 Is the Botswana map mobile-friendly?

Absolutely! Our Botswana interactive map is fully optimized for mobile devices including smartphones and tablets. The responsive design ensures perfect viewing on all screen sizes with touch-friendly controls for zoom, pan and navigation. Access critical geographic intelligence on-the-go for field operations, sales territory management and location-based decision-making.

🔍 What other geographic data is available for Botswana?

Beyond maps, we provide comprehensive data for Botswana including population statistics, land area measurements, GDP/economic indicators, currency exchange rates, timezone offsets, national symbols, capital city information, ISO country codes, dialing codes, internet domains and neighboring country analysis. Visit the Botswana main profile for complete business intelligence data.

📊 What does the Geographic Profile of Botswana show?

The Geographic Profile section summarizes Botswana's key location facts in one place — continent, capital, country code and time zone, alongside population, total area in km² and mi², population density and elevation. It's a quick-reference snapshot for researchers, students and business users who need core geographic data without digging through multiple pages.

📍 Where can I find GPS coordinates for states and cities in Botswana?

Scroll down to the GPS Coordinates of Major States and GPS Coordinates of Major Cities tables on this page. Both list the largest states/provinces and cities in Botswana ranked by population, with precise latitude/longitude values and direct links to each location's own satellite map — useful for routing, GIS integration and location intelligence work.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Botswana today?

Today, measured from Botswana's geographic center, sunrise is at 06:35 AM and sunset is at 06:10 PM, giving a day length of 11h 35m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above. Note that a large country may span several time zones or sunrise/sunset times depending on the region.

📍 How far is Botswana from the Equator?

Botswana's geographic center is approximately 2,486 km (1,544 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere, and about 2,542 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Botswana?

The antipodal point of Botswana's geographic center — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's core — falls nearest to Huelo, United States, roughly 184 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named place.

📌 How far is Botswana's capital from the country's geographic center?

Gaborone sits approximately 287 km (178 mi) NW of Botswana's geographic center. See the capital centrality card above for the full figure.