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Sowa, Sowa Town, Botswana – Botswana Flag

Current Date And Time In Sowa, Botswana

Tuesday, 28 July 2026
15:09:03 CAT
State: Sowa Town
Currency: Botswana Pula (BWP)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 2,914

🗺 Map of Sowa, Sowa Town, Botswana – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Sowa, a city in Sowa Town, 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 — 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 Sowa.

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.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of Sowa, Sowa Town

📍 LATITUDE
20.564°
South (S)
📍 LONGITUDE
26.224°
East (E)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)20.564° S26.224° E
Signed Decimal Degrees-20.56426.224
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)20° 33' 50" S26° 13' 26" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)20° 33.84' S26° 13.44' E

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Sowa Today

🔥 SUNRISE
06:46 AM
🌅 SUNSET
05:57 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
11h 10m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
12:21 PM
Calculated for today (28 Jul 2026) from Sowa’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

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

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
2,289 km
(1,422 mi) • Sowa is in the southern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
2,733 km
(1,698 mi) • Sowa is in the eastern hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
20.564° N, 153.776° W
The point exactly opposite Sowa through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Sowa, you'd surface nearest to Honomu, United States, about 160 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 Sowa

📍 Location Details

CitySowa
StateSowa Town
CountryBotswana
ContinentAfrica
Time Zone+02:00

📈 Area & Population

Population2,914
Elevation930 m / 3,051 ft
GPS (DD)-20.564, 26.224

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Sowa

Nearby Cities Found: 2 cities
Parent State: Sowa Town
Parent Country: Botswana
Neighboring Cities:

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 2,914
🏆 State Rank: #1 of 1 most populous in Sowa Town
🏠 Share of Sowa Town Population: 101.216%

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Sowa 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 Sowa Town.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
DukweNorth-EastE20 km13 mi~20m🗺 View
NataCentralN39 km24 mi~39m🗺 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.

🚗 Distance from Sowa to Capitals

NATIONAL CAPITAL • Gaborone
456 km (283 mi)
S of Sowa • ~7h 36m drive (straight-line)
Neighbouring Countries
✈️ Nearest Airport
Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport
IATA: FRW
145 km (90 mi) from Sowa
States By Alphabets

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🌍 Sowa Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Sowa Matter

The exact GPS location of Sowa gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Sowa Town. 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 Sowa Town state-level map data

📈 Coordinate Formats for Sowa Mapping

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 Sowa are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Sowa

The satellite view of Sowa 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

🌎 Regional Position of Sowa in Sowa Town

Sowa sits within Sowa Town, 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

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with Sowa Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Sowa 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 Sowa Town. › Browse every city in Sowa Town

💻 Using Sowa Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Sowa 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

📊 How to Use Sowa Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Sowa directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to Sowa. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Sowa Town CitiesAccess the full city directory for Sowa Town ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Sowa Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Sowa?

The GPS coordinates of Sowa are latitude -20.564° and longitude 26.224°. In directional format: 20.564° S, 26.224° E. These coordinates mark the center of Sowa in Sowa Town and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Sowa located?

Sowa is a city in Sowa Town, Botswana, on the continent of Africa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Sowa?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Sowa sits at: Latitude 20° 33' 50" S and Longitude 26° 13' 26" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

👥 What is the population of Sowa?

Sowa has a population of approximately 2,914 people. This is roughly 101.216% of Sowa Town's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Sowa Town.

🗺 How can I view Sowa on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Sowa is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -20.564, 26.224 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Sowa in Sowa Town. For broader context, explore the Sowa Town state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Sowa?

The nearest airport to Sowa is Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport (FRW), roughly 145 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Sowa?

Sowa sits at an elevation of approximately 930 meters (3,051 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Sowa Town.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Sowa?

The closest cities to Sowa include Dukwe, Nata. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

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

Today in Sowa, sunrise is at 06:46 AM and sunset is at 05:57 PM, giving a day length of 11h 10m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Sowa's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Sowa from the Equator?

Sowa is approximately 2,289 km (1,422 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.

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

The antipodal point of Sowa — 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 city.

🚗 How far is Sowa from Gaborone, the capital of Botswana?

Sowa is approximately 456 km (283 mi) S of Gaborone, the national capital of Botswana, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.