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Lotlhakane, Ngwaketsi, Botswana – Botswana Flag

Current Date And Time In Lotlhakane, Botswana

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
22:35:46 CAT
State: Ngwaketsi
Currency: Botswana Pula (BWP)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 6,045

📍 Cities Near To Lotlhakane


Find cities, states and countries closest to Lotlhakane 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 Lotlhakane.

📍 Lotlhakane 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 Lotlhakane from our regional database:

State / RegionNgwaketsi
Total Population6,045
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-25.0861° N
Center Longitude25.4586° E
Elevation1,195 m (3,921 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
Population Rank in Ngwaketsi#4 of 12
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bethel Bethel14 23 12
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Borobadilepe Borobadilepe14 23 12
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Diabo Diabo10 16 8
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Digawana Digawana19 30 16
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Dikhukhung Dikhukhung14 23 12
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Dinatshana Dinatshana19 31 17
West (W)
National Flag Of Dipotsana Dipotsana11 17 9
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Ditlharapa Ditlharapa14 23 12
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Gamajalela Gamajalela22 35 19
South (S)
National Flag Of Gasita Gasita14 23 12
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Gathwane Gathwane21 34 18
South (S)
National Flag Of Good Hope Good Hope26 42 23
South (S)
National Flag Of Gopong Gopong14 23 12
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Itholoke Itholoke14 23 12
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Janeng Janeng24 38 20
South-southeast (SSE)

🏳️ States Near To Lotlhakane


States and regions closest to Ngwaketsi (home state of Lotlhakane), 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 Lotlhakane


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Lotlhakane (You)Ngwaketsi6,045
Lotlhakane WestNgwaketsi0.0N
MaisaneNgwaketsi14.8SSE
DiaboNgwaketsi15.7SW
KgomokasitwaNgwaketsi1,66916.3E
DipotsanaNgwaketsi17.0SSW
MolapowabojangNgwaketsi17.0SE
KanyeNgwaketsi48,02818.4NW
NtlhantlheNgwaketsi19.3NE
RanakaNgwaketsi19.5N
BethelNgwaketsi23.0WNW

🏆 Ngwaketsi City Rankings

How does Lotlhakane 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 Lotlhakane appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Kanye48,028
Mosopa23,858
Sese6,798
Lotlhakane ⭐6,045
Good Hope5,672
Mmathete5,421
Manyana3,338
Lorolwana2,225
Khakhea2,133
Kgomokasitwa1,669

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport
IATA: GBE
75 km (47 mi) from Lotlhakane
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
Lotlhakane ranks #4 of 12 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Lotlhakane Sits on the Map

Lotlhakane sits inside Ngwaketsi, Botswana and ranks #4 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 Lotlhakane 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 Lotlhakane 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 Lotlhakane and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Lotlhakane against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Ngwaketsi city rankings

🌎 Beyond Lotlhakane: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Lotlhakane

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Lotlhakane MapView the Lotlhakane map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Lotlhakane 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 Lotlhakane

Which cities are closest to Lotlhakane?

See the Cities Near To Lotlhakane 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 Lotlhakane to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Lotlhakane. 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 Lotlhakane compare in size to the cities near it?

Lotlhakane ranks #4 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 Lotlhakane?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Lotlhakane is Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE), about 75 km (47 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.