Current Date And Time In Francistown, Botswana
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
20:21:07 CAT
State: City of Francistown
Currency: Botswana Pula (BWP)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 103,417
Explore the interactive satellite map of Francistown, a city in City of Francistown, 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 Francistown — 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 Francistown.
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) | 21.17° S | 27.5078° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -21.17 | 27.5078 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 21° 10' 12" S | 27° 30' 28" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 21° 10.2' S | 27° 30.4668' E |
| City | Francistown |
| State | City of Francistown |
| Country | Botswana |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Founded | 1897-01-01 |
| Population | 103,417 |
| Elevation | 989 m / 3,245 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -21.17, 27.5078 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Francistown 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 City of Francistown.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tati Siding | North-East | S | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Shashe Mooke | Central | W | 14 km | 8 mi | ~14m | 🗺 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.
Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport IATA: FRW 4 km (3 mi) from Francistown |
The exact GPS location of Francistown gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside City of Francistown. 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 City of Francistown 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 Francistown are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Francistown 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
Francistown sits within City of Francistown, 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 Francistown 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 City of Francistown. › Browse every city in City of Francistown
Coordinates for Francistown 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 Francistown are latitude -21.17° and longitude 27.5078°. In directional format: 21.17° S, 27.5078° E. These coordinates mark the center of Francistown in City of Francistown and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Francistown is a city in City of Francistown, 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, Francistown sits at: Latitude 21° 10' 12" S and Longitude 27° 30' 28" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Francistown has a population of approximately 103,417 people. This is roughly 68.579% of City of Francistown's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in City of Francistown.
The interactive satellite map of Francistown is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -21.17, 27.5078 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Francistown in City of Francistown. For broader context, explore the City of Francistown state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Francistown is Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport (FRW), roughly 4 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Francistown sits at an elevation of approximately 989 meters (3,245 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for City of Francistown.
The closest cities to Francistown include Tati Siding, Shashe Mooke. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Francistown, sunrise is at 06:23 AM and sunset is at 06:00 PM, giving a day length of 11h 37m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Francistown's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Francistown is approximately 2,357 km (1,464 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 2,856 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Francistown — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Honomu, United States, roughly 309 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.
Francistown is approximately 421 km (261 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.
