Current Date And Time In Central, Botswana
Sunday, 12 July 2026
14:48:09 CAT
Capital: Serowe
Currency: Botswana Pula (BWP)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 188,174
Area: 147,730.00 km²
State Code: CE
Find states and regions closest to Central in 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, freight operators and travel planners working across Botswana and Africa.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Botswana
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 Central from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Sowa Town | 71 mi | 115 km | 62 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| City of Francistown | 99 mi | 159 km | 86 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| North-East | 102 mi | 165 km | 89 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Selibe Phikwe | 118 mi | 190 km | 103 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Kweneng | 160 mi | 258 km | 139 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Kgatleng | 181 mi | 291 km | 157 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| Bulawayo | 192 mi | 309 km | 167 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Matabeleland South Province | 197 mi | 317 km | 171 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Gaborone | 213 mi | 342 km | 185 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Jwaneng | 224 mi | 360 km | 194 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Central by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Central supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Zimbabwe | 369 mi | 593 km | 320 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| Namibia | 397 mi | 639 km | 345 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Eswatini | 516 mi | 830 km | 448 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| Lesotho | 549 mi | 884 km | 477 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| South Africa | 579 mi | 932 km | 503 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Central. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central (You) | Botswana | 188,174 | 147,730 | 0.56 |
| Sowa Town | Botswana | 2,879 | 194 | 14.82 |
| City of Francistown | Botswana | 150,800 | 143 | 1,052.63 |
| North-East | Botswana | 89,979 | 5,120 | 8.36 |
| Selibe Phikwe | Botswana | 49,724 | 102 | 486.68 |
| Kweneng | Botswana | 230,335 | 35,890 | 3.31 |
| Kgatleng | Botswana | 79,665 | 7,960 | 5.47 |
| Bulawayo | Zimbabwe | 716,000 | 479 | 1,494.78 |
| Matabeleland South Province | Zimbabwe | 748,000 | 54,172 | 13.81 |
| Gaborone | Botswana | 231,626 | 765 | 302.60 |
| Jwaneng | Botswana | 18,063 | 133 | 135.62 |
How does Central rank within Botswana? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Central appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| South-East | 276,319 |
| Gaborone | 231,626 |
| Kweneng | 230,335 |
| Central ⭐ | 188,174 |
| Ngwaketsi | 179,888 |
| City of Francistown | 150,800 |
| North-East | 89,979 |
| North-West | 81,978 |
| Kgatleng | 79,665 |
| Selibe Phikwe | 49,724 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Central ⭐ | 147,730 |
| North-West | 129,930 |
| Ghanzi | 117,910 |
| Kgalagadi | 106,940 |
| Kweneng | 35,890 |
| Chobe | 31,298 |
| Ngwaketsi | 28,470 |
| Kgatleng | 7,960 |
| North-East | 5,120 |
| South-East | 1,780 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| City of Francistown | 1,052.63 |
| Selibe Phikwe | 486.68 |
| Lobatse | 457.39 |
| Gaborone | 302.60 |
| Jwaneng | 135.62 |
| South-East | 36.24 |
| Sowa Town | 14.82 |
| North-East | 8.36 |
| Kgatleng | 5.47 |
| Kweneng | 3.31 |
Central is a state or region within Botswana in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Central is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Central by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Botswana page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Africa.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Central using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Central.
Knowing the distance from Central to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Botswana. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Central map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Central to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Central table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Central below the states table, or compare all Botswana states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Africa. Use the population & area comparison and Botswana state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.