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Shakgwe, Central, Botswana – Botswana Flag

Current Date And Time In Shakgwe, Botswana

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
14:16:34 CAT
State: Central
Currency: Botswana Pula (BWP)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 893

📍 Cities Near To Shakgwe


Find cities, states and countries closest to Shakgwe in Central, Botswana with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Shakgwe.

📍 Shakgwe Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Shakgwe from our regional database:

State / RegionCentral
Total Population893
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-23.1072° N
Center Longitude27.1521° E
Elevation967 m (3,173 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
Population Rank in Central#44 of 47
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Artesia Artesia82 132 71
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Babirwa Babirwa95 153 83
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Boatlaname Boatlaname91 147 79
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Bobonong Bobonong114 183 99
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Bokaa Bokaa117 189 102
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Bonwapitse Bonwapitse33 53 29
West (W)
National Flag Of Dikgonnye Dikgonnye100 161 87
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Dikwididi Dikwididi119 191 103
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Dumadumana Dumadumana130 210 113
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Ellisras Ellisras54 87 47
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Gabane Gabane138 222 120
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Gaborone Gaborone133 213 115
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Gakgatla Gakgatla139 223 120
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Galekgatshwane Galekgatshwane129 208 112
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Gamodubu Gamodubu133 214 115
Southwest (SW)

🏳️ States Near To Shakgwe


States and regions closest to Central (home state of Shakgwe), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bulawayo Bulawayo192 309 167
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Chobe Chobe235 377 204
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of City of Francistown City of Francistown99 159 86
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Gaborone Gaborone213 342 185
South (S)
National Flag Of Jwaneng Jwaneng224 360 194
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Kgatleng Kgatleng181 291 157
South (S)
National Flag Of Kweneng Kweneng160 258 139
South (S)
National Flag Of Limpopo Limpopo276 445 240
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Lobatse Lobatse252 405 219
South (S)
National Flag Of Matabeleland North Matabeleland North232 374 202
North-northeast (NNE)

🌎 Countries Near To Shakgwe


Countries bordering or closest to Botswana, with aerial distance and compass direction from Shakgwe's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Angola Angola891 1,433 773
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Burundi Burundi1,356 2,182 1,177
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Comoros Comoros1,434 2,308 1,245
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Democratic Republic Of The Congo Democratic Republic Of The Congo1,279 2,058 1,110
North (N)
National Flag Of Eswatini Eswatini516 830 448
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Lesotho Lesotho549 884 477
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Malawi Malawi890 1,432 773
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Mozambique Mozambique746 1,200 648
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Namibia Namibia397 639 345
West (W)
National Flag Of South Africa South Africa579 932 503
South (S)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Shakgwe. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Central, Botswana.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Shakgwe (You)Central893
MakwataCentral1,66024.7SE
SefhareCentral5,38133.6ENE
PilikweCentral1,37534.5N
MahalapyeCentral48,43134.6W
MachanengCentral2,13935.5ESE
RamokgonamiCentral3,68138.8NE
MaapiCentral1,27543.8NNE
MathakolaCentral1,15945.9NNE
LetshengCentral2,69649.8N
BonwapitseCentral56853.2W

🏆 Central City Rankings

How does Shakgwe rank within Central? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Shakgwe appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Serowe55,676
Palapye52,636
Mahalapye48,431
Letlhakane36,404
Tonota23,296
Bobonong21,216
Tutume18,582
Mmadinare13,198
Borolong8,917
Shoshong8,887

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Maunatlala13.02

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Maunatlala258.14
✈️ Nearest Airport
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport
IATA: GBE
204 km (127 mi) from Shakgwe
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Central Cities
Shakgwe ranks #44 of 47 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Shakgwe? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Shakgwe Sits on the Map

Shakgwe sits inside Central, Botswana and ranks #44 of 47 cities in Central by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Shakgwe to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Shakgwe outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Shakgwe and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Shakgwe against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Central city rankings

🌎 Beyond Shakgwe: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Shakgwe and the countries closest to Shakgwe by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Botswana. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Africa.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Shakgwe, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Shakgwe at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Shakgwe

If you're stringing together stops in Central, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Shakgwe — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Shakgwe MapView the Shakgwe map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Shakgwe Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Central OverviewExplore the Central state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Botswana Country DataGet complete Botswana data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Shakgwe

Which cities are closest to Shakgwe?

See the Cities Near To Shakgwe table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Central by population and density.

How is the distance from Shakgwe to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Shakgwe and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Shakgwe map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Shakgwe will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Shakgwe to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Shakgwe?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Shakgwe. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Central city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Shakgwe compare in size to the cities near it?

Shakgwe ranks #44 of 47 cities in Central by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Shakgwe?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Shakgwe is Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE), about 204 km (127 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.