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Kgalagadi, Botswana – Botswana Flag

Current Date And Time In Kgalagadi, Botswana

Sunday, 28 June 2026
04:39:15 CAT
Capital: Tshabong
Currency: Botswana Pula (BWP)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 42,049
Area: 106,940.00 km²
State Code: KG

States Near To Kgalagadi


Find states and regions closest to Kgalagadi 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

📍 Kgalagadi 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 Kgalagadi from our regional database:

Capital CityTshabong
Total Population42,049
Land Area106,940 km²
Population Density0.21 / km²
Center Latitude-24.755° N
Center Longitude21.8569° E
Average Elevation1,090 m (3,576 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Jwaneng Jwaneng181 mi291 km157 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Ngwaketsi Ngwaketsi181 mi292 km157 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Ghanzi Ghanzi212 mi341 km184 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Lobatse Lobatse242 mi389 km210 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of South-East South-East246 mi397 km214 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Mpumalanga Mpumalanga251 mi404 km218 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Gaborone Gaborone254 mi409 km221 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Omaheke Region Omaheke Region263 mi423 km228 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Kweneng Kweneng265 mi426 km230 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Hardap Region Hardap Region266 mi428 km231 nm
West (W)

Countries Near To Kgalagadi


Explore countries nearest to Kgalagadi by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Kgalagadi supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Zimbabwe Zimbabwe369 mi593 km320 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Namibia Namibia397 mi639 km345 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Eswatini Eswatini516 mi830 km448 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Lesotho Lesotho549 mi884 km477 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of South Africa South Africa579 mi932 km503 nm
South (S)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Kgalagadi. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Kgalagadi (You)Botswana42,049106,9400.21
JwanengBotswana18,063133135.62
NgwaketsiBotswana179,88828,4703.02
GhanziBotswana36,675117,9100.23
LobatseBotswana30,00066457.39
South-EastBotswana276,3191,78036.24
MpumalangaSouth Africa4,221,00076,49540.25
GaboroneBotswana231,626765302.60
Omaheke RegionNamibia102,88184,6120.76
KwenengBotswana230,33535,8903.31
Hardap RegionNamibia106,68068,2490.58

🏆 Botswana State Rankings

How does Kgalagadi 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 Kgalagadi appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
South-East276,319
Gaborone231,626
Kweneng230,335
Central188,174
Ngwaketsi179,888
City of Francistown150,800
North-East89,979
North-West81,978
Kgatleng79,665
Selibe Phikwe49,724

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Central147,730
North-West129,930
Ghanzi117,910
Kgalagadi ⭐106,940
Kweneng35,890
Chobe31,298
Ngwaketsi28,470
Kgatleng7,960
North-East5,120
South-East1,780

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
City of Francistown1,052.63
Selibe Phikwe486.68
Lobatse457.39
Gaborone302.60
Jwaneng135.62
South-East36.24
Sowa Town14.82
North-East8.36
Kgatleng5.47
Kweneng3.31
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

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Kgalagadi, Botswana

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Kgalagadi is a state or region within Botswana in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Kgalagadi 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.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Kgalagadi to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Kgalagadi to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Botswana — see Botswana state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Kgalagadi

This page also lists countries nearest to Kgalagadi 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.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Kgalagadi 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 Kgalagadi.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Kgalagadi 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.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Kgalagadi MapView the Kgalagadi satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in KgalagadiExplore all cities and towns in Kgalagadi for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Botswana Country DataGet complete Botswana data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Kgalagadi

How is the distance from Kgalagadi to nearby states calculated?

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 Kgalagadi map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Kgalagadi mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Kgalagadi 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.

Which states are closest to Kgalagadi in Botswana?

See the States Near To Kgalagadi 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 Kgalagadi below the states table, or compare all Botswana states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Botswana?

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.