Districts of Botswana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Districts of Botswana |
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Districts of Botswana. The seven urban districts are not shown. | |
Category | Unitary State |
Location | Republic of Botswana |
Number | 17 Districts |
Populations | 3,598 (Sowa) – 576,064 (Central District) |
Areas | 17 km2 (6.6 sq mi) (Orapa) – 142,076 km2 (54,856 sq mi) (Central District) |
Government | District government |
Subdivisions | Sub-district |
Botswana is divided into 17 administrative districts: 10 rural districts and 7 urban districts. These are administered by 16 local authorities (district councils, city councils or town councils).
District | Population |
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Gaborone City | 231592 |
Francistown City | 98961 |
Lobatse Town | 29007 |
Selebi-Phikwe Town | 49411 |
Jwaneng Town | 18008 |
Orapa Town | 9531 |
Sowa Township | 3598 |
Southern District | 197767 |
South-East District | 85014 |
Kweneng District | 304549 |
Kgatleng District | 91660 |
Central District | 576064 |
North-East District | 60264 |
Ngamiland District | 152284 |
Chobe District | 23347 |
Ghanzi District | 43095 |
Kgalagadi District | 50752 |
Total |
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