Latitude and Longitude of Botswana
24° 39' 16.2" S, 25° 54' 30.9" E
Situated in Southern Africa, Botswana lies entirely within the Southern Hemisphere and is bordered by South Africa to the south and southeast, Namibia to the west and north, and Zimbabwe to the northeast. The country features a predominantly flat landscape, characterized by savannahs and the Kalahari Desert, with its geographic centroid located at approximately -24.65 latitude and 25.91 longitude. Individuals may seek to look up coordinates in Botswana for various purposes such as using geocoding applications, navigating through rural or urban areas, or planning mapping projects. Additionally, knowing the coordinates can assist with time-zone planning, as Botswana operates on Central Africa Time (CAT), which is UTC+2.
Botswana Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -24.654510, 25.908590
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 24°39'16.2"S 25°54'30.9"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 24°39.271'S 25°54.515'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 35S 389556E 7272868N
- Geohash · base32 index
- ked7txf11
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 5G778WW5+5CW
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-24.654510,25.908590
Major Cities in Botswana
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaborone | -24.654510 | 25.908590 | 246,325 |
| Francistown | -21.170000 | 27.507780 | 103,417 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What continent is Botswana located in and how can I read its coordinates?
Botswana is located in Africa, specifically in the southern part of the continent. Its coordinates are expressed in latitude and longitude, with Botswana's centroid at approximately -24.65 (latitude) and 25.91 (longitude). This means it is situated south of the Equator and east of the Prime Meridian.
What is the time zone of Botswana and how does its longitude affect this?
Botswana operates on Central Africa Time (CAT), which is UTC+2. Its longitudinal span influences this time zone, as the country is positioned between longitudes 20°E and 30°E, placing it in a region that adheres to this standard time.
How can I find specific cities or regions within Botswana using the country page?
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions within Botswana, you can use the country page to enter specific coordinates or browse through the map. This will help you identify major urban areas and geographic features based on their latitude and longitude.