Current Date And Time In City of Francistown, Botswana
Sunday, 12 July 2026
14:57:06 CAT
Capital: Francistown
Currency: Botswana Pula (BWP)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 150,800
Area: 143.26 km²
State Code: CF
Find states and regions closest to City of Francistown 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 City of Francistown from our regional database:
| Capital City | Francistown |
| Total Population | 150,800 |
| Land Area | 143 km² |
| Population Density | 1,052.63 / km² |
| Center Latitude | -21.1661° N |
| Center Longitude | 27.5144° E |
| Average Elevation | 997 m (3,272 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| North-East | 19 mi | 30 km | 16 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Selibe Phikwe | 60 mi | 96 km | 52 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Sowa Town | 93 mi | 150 km | 81 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Bulawayo | 99 mi | 159 km | 86 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Matabeleland South Province | 99 mi | 159 km | 86 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Central | 99 mi | 159 km | 86 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Matabeleland North | 182 mi | 293 km | 158 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Mpumalanga | 197 mi | 316 km | 171 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Midlands Province | 199 mi | 320 km | 173 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Kweneng | 213 mi | 343 km | 185 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to City of Francistown by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from City of Francistown 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) | ⬆ |
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| South Africa | 579 mi | 932 km | 503 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to City of Francistown. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Francistown (You) | Botswana | 150,800 | 143 | 1,052.63 |
| North-East | Botswana | 89,979 | 5,120 | 8.36 |
| Selibe Phikwe | Botswana | 49,724 | 102 | 486.68 |
| Sowa Town | Botswana | 2,879 | 194 | 14.82 |
| Bulawayo | Zimbabwe | 716,000 | 479 | 1,494.78 |
| Matabeleland South Province | Zimbabwe | 748,000 | 54,172 | 13.81 |
| Central | Botswana | 188,174 | 147,730 | 0.56 |
| Matabeleland North | Zimbabwe | 867,000 | 75,025 | 11.56 |
| Mpumalanga | South Africa | 6,180,000 | 76,495 | 49.14 |
| Midlands Province | Zimbabwe | 1,853,000 | 49,166 | 37.69 |
| Kweneng | Botswana | 230,335 | 35,890 | 3.31 |
How does City of Francistown 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 City of Francistown 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 |
City of Francistown is a state or region within Botswana in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to City of Francistown 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 City of Francistown 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 City of Francistown 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 City of Francistown.
Knowing the distance from City of Francistown 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 City of Francistown map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from City of Francistown 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 City of Francistown 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 City of Francistown 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.