Current Date And Time In Palapye, Botswana
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Palapye, a city in Central, Botswana, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Palapye — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Palapye.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Africa • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Botswana operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 22.5461° S | 27.1251° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -22.5461 | 27.1251 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 22° 32' 46" S | 27° 7' 30" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 22° 32.763' S | 27° 7.5042' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Palapye to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Central.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Letsheng | Central | SE | 17 km | 10 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Malaka | Central | E | 22 km | 14 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
| Mathakola | Central | SE | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Pilikwe | Central | S | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| Tamasane | Central | NE | 32 km | 20 mi | ~32m | 🗺 View |
| Maapi | Central | SE | 33 km | 20 mi | ~33m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Central, the home state of Palapye, along with each city's aerial distance from Serowe, Central's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serowe | -22.3875° S | 26.7108° E | 1,147 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mahalapye | -23.1041° S | 26.8142° E | 1,025 m | 80 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Letlhakane | -21.4149° S | 25.5926° E | 984 m | 158 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tonota | -21.4424° S | 27.4615° E | 959 m | 131 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bobonong | -21.9655° S | 28.4363° E | 687 m | 184 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tutume | -20.4943° S | 27.0348° E | 1,090 m | 213 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mmadinare | -21.8765° S | 27.7518° E | 836 m | 121 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Borolong | -21.1036° S | 27.3361° E | 1,019 m | 157 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Shoshong | -23.0389° S | 26.51° E | 1,076 m | 75 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Orapa | -21.3115° S | 25.3764° E | 965 m | 182 km | 🗺 View Map |
Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport IATA: FRW 158 km (98 mi) from Palapye |
The exact GPS location of Palapye gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Central. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Central state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Palapye are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Palapye lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Botswana map
Palapye sits within Central, Botswana, in the Africa region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Palapye for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Central. › Browse every city in Central
Coordinates for Palapye in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Botswana. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Palapye are latitude -22.5461° and longitude 27.1251°. In directional format: 22.5461° S, 27.1251° E. These coordinates mark the center of Palapye in Central and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Palapye is a city in Central, Botswana, on the continent of Africa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Palapye sits at: Latitude 22° 32' 46" S and Longitude 27° 7' 30" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Palapye has a population of approximately 52,636 people. This is roughly 27.972% of Central's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Central.
The interactive satellite map of Palapye is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -22.5461, 27.1251 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Palapye in Central. For broader context, explore the Central state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Palapye is Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport (FRW), roughly 158 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Palapye is approximately 46 km (29 mi) from Serowe, the capital of Central, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Central.
Palapye sits at an elevation of approximately 926 meters (3,038 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Central.
The closest cities to Palapye include Letsheng, Malaka, Mathakola. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Palapye, sunrise is at 06:36 AM and sunset is at 05:56 PM, giving a day length of 11h 19m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Palapye's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Palapye is approximately 2,510 km (1,560 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 2,789 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Palapye — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Laupahoehoe, United States, roughly 375 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 city.
Palapye is approximately 265 km (165 mi) SW of Gaborone, the national capital of Botswana, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
