City of Francistown

Francistown is a city in the east of Botswana, near the border with Zimbabwe. In our division of Botswana into regions, it is in Southeast Botswana.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Obed Itani Chilume Stadium and Francistown Airport.

Stadium

Obed Itani Chilume Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Francistown, Botswana. Obed Itani Chilume Stadium is situated 3½ km northwest of City of Francistown.

Aerodrome

Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport, also… Francistown Airport is situated 4 km west of City of Francistown.

Latitude

-21.17° or 21° 10′ 12″ south

Longitude

27.5078° or 27° 30′ 28″ east

Population

151,000

Elevation

989 metres (3,245 feet)

Open location code

5GC9RGH5+X4

GeoNames ID

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Places to explore: Minestone and Block 5.

Highlights: Francistown Railway Station and Nyangabgwe Hospital.

Worth a closer look: Gaborone and Okavango Delta.

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