Current Date And Time In Sowa Town, Botswana
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
21:23:25 CAT
National Capital: Gaborone
Currency: Botswana Pula (BWP)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 2,879
Area: 194.29 km²
State Code: ST
Explore the interactive satellite map of Sowa Town, a state or administrative region of 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 Sowa Town — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, borders and urban structure of Sowa Town in Botswana.
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) | 20.5653° S | 26.2235° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -20.5653 | 26.2235 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 20° 33' 55" S | 26° 13' 25" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 20° 33.9201' S | 26° 13.411' E |
| Population | 2,879 |
| Area (km²) | 194.29 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 75.02 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 14.82 /km² |
| Elevation | 931 m / 3,055 ft |
| Area Rank | #12 in Botswana |
| Population Rank | #16 of 16 in Botswana |
| GPS (DD) | -20.5653, 26.2235 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Sowa Town to each nearby state, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 80 km/h. Use this data for logistics routing, delivery time estimates and regional market coverage planning across Botswana.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central | Botswana | S | 115 km | 71 mi | ~1h 26m | 🗺 View |
| North-East | Botswana | E | 134 km | 83 mi | ~1h 40m | 🗺 View |
| City of Francistown | Botswana | SE | 150 km | 93 mi | ~1h 52m | 🗺 View |
| Selibe Phikwe | Botswana | SE | 229 km | 142 mi | ~2h 52m | 🗺 View |
| Chobe | Botswana | NW | 286 km | 178 mi | ~3h 34m | 🗺 View |
| North-West | Botswana | W | 344 km | 214 mi | ~4h 18m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between state geographic centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and conditions.
Some states or territories listed above (such as island regions) may not be reachable by road — sea or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in Sowa Town, along with each city's aerial distance from the state capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sowa | -20.564° S | 26.224° E | 930 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of Sowa Town is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across Botswana. Accurate coordinates enable satellite-based navigation, geofencing for fleet management, territory boundary definition and proximity analysis for new market entry. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are provided for maximum compatibility across platforms. › Compare country geolocation data
Decimal Degrees (DD) are the standard format in web mapping APIs and mapping platforms. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) is used in traditional surveying, military navigation and printed maps. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is preferred in marine and aviation contexts. All three formats for Sowa Town on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in Botswana.
The satellite view of Sowa Town helps professionals identify terrain, land use patterns, urban density, road networks and natural features. Real estate analysts use it for property assessment and land development planning. Infrastructure teams rely on satellite maps for utility corridor planning, tower siting and construction evaluation. › View Botswana national map
Sowa Town occupies a distinct geographic zone within Botswana in the Africa region. Its geographic position influences trade connectivity, transportation access and regional economic activity. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports market territory delineation, competitor proximity analysis and strategic distribution network design. › Explore nearby states
Transportation teams use GPS coordinates of Sowa Town for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The geographic centroid provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Botswana. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for Sowa Town 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 region-specific dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Botswana. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Sowa Town are latitude -20.5653° and longitude 26.2235°. In directional format: 20.5653° S, 26.2235° E. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Sowa Town in Botswana and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Sowa Town is a state or administrative region of Botswana, located in Africa. View the exact position of Sowa Town on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Sowa Town is at: Latitude 20° 33' 55" S and Longitude 26° 13' 25" E. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Sowa Town covers a total area of approximately 194.29 km² (75.02 mi²). This is roughly 0.03% of Botswana's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Sowa Town is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -20.5653, 26.2235 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Sowa Town in Botswana. For broader context, explore the Botswana national map or nearby states.
Today in Sowa Town, sunrise is at 06:38 AM and sunset is at 06:02 PM, giving a day length of 11h 23m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Sowa Town's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Sowa Town is approximately 2,289 km (1,423 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 2,733 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Sowa Town — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Honomu, United States, roughly 160 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.
