Southern District, Administrative district in southern Botswana
The Southern District spans 28,470 square kilometers with a population of 221,928 residents distributed across several sub-districts including Barolong and Ngwaketse.
The district formerly contained the national capital before the government relocated administrative functions to Gaborone following Botswana's independence in 1966.
Southern District inhabitants maintain agricultural traditions through cattle farming practices, with numerous private and government-operated beef ranges supporting local farmers.
The region connects to other parts of Botswana through national roads linking the district capital Kanye to Gaborone, with regular public transportation services.
The Jwaneng diamond mine, Botswana's third discovery of diamond deposits, operates within the district boundaries and contributes substantially to national mineral exports.
Location: Botswana
Capital city: Kanye
Shares border with: South-East District, Kweneng District, Kgalagadi District, North West
GPS coordinates: -25.00000,25.00000
Latest update: March 7, 2025 05:27
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