North-East District (Botswana)

North-East District (Botswana)
North-East
—  District  —
Location within Botswana
Coordinates: 21°5′S 27°30′E / 21.083°S 27.5°E / -21.083; 27.5Coordinates: 21°5′S 27°30′E / 21.083°S 27.5°E / -21.083; 27.5
Country  Botswana
Capital Masunga
Area
 – Total 5,120 km2 (1,976.8 sq mi)
Population (2001 census)
 – Total 132,422
 – Density 25.9/km2 (67/sq mi)
Time zone Central Africa Time (UTC+2)

The North-East District is one of the administrative districts of Botswana. Its capital is Masunga. In 2001, North-East had a population of 132,422 people. The North-East District is predominatly occupied by Kalanga speaking people (the BaKalanga).

In the north and east, North-East borders the Matabeleland South Province of Zimbabwe with the border in the east predominantly the Ramokgwebana River Center. In the south and west, North-East District borders Central District and the border being the Shashe River Center.

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Sub-districts

There are no sub-districts in the North-East District.

Geography

The Nata River flows through the North-East District and is a significant gathering place for wildlife including birds.[1] The Nata River continues to flow to the Makgadikgadi Pans, where it discharges.[2]

See also

References

Line notes

  1. ^ Elizabeth Cashdan, 1986
  2. ^ C. Michael Hogan, 2008

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