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Selibe Phikwe, Botswana – Botswana Flag

Current Date And Time In Selibe Phikwe, Botswana

Sunday, 28 June 2026
00:16:48 CAT
National Capital: Gaborone
Currency: Botswana Pula (BWP)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 49,724
Area: 102.17 km²
State Code: SP

States Near To Selibe Phikwe


Find states and regions closest to Selibe Phikwe 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

📍 Selibe Phikwe 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 Selibe Phikwe from our regional database:

Capital City
Total Population49,724
Land Area102 km²
Population Density486.68 / km²
Center Latitude-21.9761° N
Center Longitude27.837° E
Average Elevation867 m (2,844 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of City of Francistown City of Francistown60 mi96 km52 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of North-East North-East78 mi126 km68 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Matabeleland South Province Matabeleland South Province101 mi162 km87 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Central Central118 mi190 km103 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Bulawayo Bulawayo135 mi218 km118 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Mpumalanga Mpumalanga141 mi227 km122 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Sowa Town Sowa Town142 mi229 km124 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Limpopo Limpopo175 mi282 km152 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Kweneng Kweneng179 mi288 km155 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Kgatleng Kgatleng184 mi297 km160 nm
South-southwest (SSW)

Countries Near To Selibe Phikwe


Explore countries nearest to Selibe Phikwe by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Selibe Phikwe 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 Selibe Phikwe. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Selibe Phikwe (You)Botswana49,724102486.68
City of FrancistownBotswana150,8001431,052.63
North-EastBotswana89,9795,1208.36
Matabeleland South ProvinceZimbabwe748,00054,17213.81
CentralBotswana188,174147,7300.56
BulawayoZimbabwe716,0004791,494.78
MpumalangaSouth Africa6,180,00076,49549.14
Sowa TownBotswana2,87919414.82
LimpopoSouth Africa125,754
KwenengBotswana230,33535,8903.31
KgatlengBotswana79,6657,9605.47

🏆 Botswana State Rankings

How does Selibe Phikwe 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 Selibe Phikwe 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 Phikwe ⭐49,724

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Central147,730
North-West129,930
Ghanzi117,910
Kgalagadi106,940
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 Phikwe ⭐486.68
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 – Selibe Phikwe, Botswana

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Selibe Phikwe is a state or region within Botswana in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Selibe Phikwe 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 Selibe Phikwe to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Selibe Phikwe 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 Selibe Phikwe

This page also lists countries nearest to Selibe Phikwe 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 Selibe Phikwe 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 Selibe Phikwe.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Selibe Phikwe 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

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Selibe Phikwe

How is the distance from Selibe Phikwe 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 Selibe Phikwe map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Selibe Phikwe mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Selibe Phikwe 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 Selibe Phikwe in Botswana?

See the States Near To Selibe Phikwe 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 Selibe Phikwe 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.