Current Date And Time In Lobatse, Botswana
Monday, 22 June 2026
02:52:40 CAT
Capital: Lobatse
Currency: Botswana Pula (BWP)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 30,000
Area: 65.59 km²
State Code: LO
Find states and regions closest to Lobatse 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 Lobatse from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| South-East | 18 mi | 30 km | 16 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Gaborone | 41 mi | 66 km | 36 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Ngwaketsi | 61 mi | 97 km | 53 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Jwaneng | 74 mi | 118 km | 64 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Kgatleng | 78 mi | 126 km | 68 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Kweneng | 93 mi | 149 km | 80 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Mpumalanga | 103 mi | 166 km | 90 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| North West | 125 mi | 201 km | 109 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Gauteng | 154 mi | 248 km | 134 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Mpumalanga | 168 mi | 270 km | 146 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Lobatse by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Lobatse 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| 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 Lobatse. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lobatse (You) | Botswana | 30,000 | 66 | 457.39 |
| South-East | Botswana | 276,319 | 1,780 | 36.24 |
| Gaborone | Botswana | 231,626 | 765 | 302.60 |
| Ngwaketsi | Botswana | 179,888 | 28,470 | 3.02 |
| Jwaneng | Botswana | 18,063 | 133 | 135.62 |
| Kgatleng | Botswana | 79,665 | 7,960 | 5.47 |
| Kweneng | Botswana | 230,335 | 35,890 | 3.31 |
| Mpumalanga | South Africa | 4,221,000 | 76,495 | 40.25 |
| North West | South Africa | — | 104,882 | — |
| Gauteng | South Africa | — | 18,178 | — |
| Mpumalanga | South Africa | 16,195,000 | 76,495 | 890.78 |
How does Lobatse 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 Lobatse 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 |
Lobatse is a state or region within Botswana in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Lobatse 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 Lobatse 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 Lobatse 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 Lobatse.
Knowing the distance from Lobatse 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 Lobatse map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Lobatse 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 Lobatse 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 Lobatse 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.
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