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Lorolwana, Ngwaketsi, Botswana – Botswana Flag

Current Date And Time In Lorolwana, Botswana

Thursday, 13 August 2026
17:24:48 CAT
State: Ngwaketsi
Currency: Botswana Pula (BWP)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 2,225
District: Ngwaketse South

📍 Cities Near To Lorolwana


Find cities, states and countries closest to Lorolwana in Ngwaketsi, 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 Lorolwana.

📍 Lorolwana 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 Lorolwana from our regional database:

State / RegionNgwaketsi
DistrictNgwaketse South
Total Population2,225
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-25.3269° N
Center Longitude24.4895° E
Elevation1,088 m (3,570 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
Population Rank in Ngwaketsi#8 of 12
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bethel Bethel51 82 44
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Bokaa Bokaa113 182 98
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Borobadilepe Borobadilepe51 82 44
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Botlhapatlou Botlhapatlou110 176 95
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Bray Bray50 81 44
West (W)
National Flag Of Delareyville Delareyville112 180 97
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Diabo Diabo55 89 48
East (E)
National Flag Of Diagane Diagane86 138 75
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Digawana Digawana67 108 58
East (E)
National Flag Of Dikgonnye Dikgonnye127 205 111
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Dikhukhung Dikhukhung51 82 44
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Dinatshana Dinatshana44 71 38
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Diphudugodu Diphudugodu114 184 99
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Dipotsana Dipotsana59 94 51
East (E)
National Flag Of Diremogolo Lands Diremogolo Lands114 184 99
North-northeast (NNE)

🏳️ States Near To Lorolwana


States and regions closest to Ngwaketsi (home state of Lorolwana), 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 Butha-Buthe Butha-Buthe330 531 287
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Central Central262 422 228
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Free State Free State241 387 209
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Gaborone Gaborone83 134 72
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Gauteng Gauteng212 342 185
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Ghanzi Ghanzi309 498 269
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Jwaneng Jwaneng41 65 35
North (N)
National Flag Of Kgalagadi Kgalagadi181 292 157
West (W)
National Flag Of Kgatleng Kgatleng117 188 101
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kweneng Kweneng118 190 102
Northeast (NE)

🌎 Countries Near To Lorolwana


Countries bordering or closest to Botswana, with aerial distance and compass direction from Lorolwana'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 Lorolwana. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Ngwaketsi, Botswana.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Lorolwana (You)Ngwaketsi2,225
MabuleNgwaketsi51.9SSE
TshidilamolomoNgwaketsi57.4SSE
MokhombaNgwaketsi63.1N
SegwagwaNgwaketsi70.4ENE
DinatshanaNgwaketsi71.0ENE
SesungNgwaketsi71.6NE
MusiNgwaketsi73.4ESE
SelokolelaNgwaketsi75.4ENE
MmatheteNgwaketsi5,42178.4E
RalekgethoNgwaketsi79.7NE

🏆 Ngwaketsi City Rankings

How does Lorolwana rank within Ngwaketsi? 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 Lorolwana appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Kanye48,028
Mosopa23,858
Sese6,798
Lotlhakane6,045
Good Hope5,672
Mmathete5,421
Manyana3,338
Lorolwana ⭐2,225
Khakhea2,133
Kgomokasitwa1,669

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Mmabatho International Airport
IATA: MBD
118 km (74 mi) from Lorolwana
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 Ngwaketsi Cities
Lorolwana ranks #8 of 12 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Lorolwana Sits on the Map

Lorolwana sits inside Ngwaketsi, Botswana and ranks #8 of 12 cities in Ngwaketsi 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 Lorolwana 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 Lorolwana 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 Lorolwana and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Lorolwana against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Ngwaketsi city rankings

🌎 Beyond Lorolwana: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Lorolwana and the countries closest to Lorolwana 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 Lorolwana, 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 Lorolwana at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Lorolwana

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Lorolwana MapView the Lorolwana map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Lorolwana Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Ngwaketsi OverviewExplore the Ngwaketsi 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 Lorolwana

Which cities are closest to Lorolwana?

See the Cities Near To Lorolwana 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 Ngwaketsi by population and density.

How is the distance from Lorolwana to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Lorolwana 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 Lorolwana 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 Lorolwana 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 Lorolwana 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 Lorolwana?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Lorolwana. 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 Ngwaketsi city rankings above to size up each candidate.

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

Lorolwana ranks #8 of 12 cities in Ngwaketsi 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 Lorolwana?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Lorolwana is Mmabatho International Airport (MBD), about 118 km (74 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.