Leftka
in Ngwaketsi District, Botswana

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-24.783 and 25.667 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -24° 46' 59" and E 25° 40' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pula - BWP
Spoken languages:
English, Tswana
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:53 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Africa/Gaborone
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:33 am and 5:59 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
20.905 and -156.225 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Huelo
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Botswana in Southern Africa

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Botswana.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Botswana. Last Update: 2024-04-17 08:01:42

Explore Leftka

Leftka in Ngwaketsi District is a city in Botswana about 18 mi (or 28 km) south-west of Gaborone, the country's capital.

Local time in Leftka is now 07:53 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Africa / Gaborone with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 9 airports in the vicinity of Leftka, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Botswana is Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in a distance of 22 mi (or 36 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. The closest heritage site is Vredefort Dome in South africa at a distance of 103 mi (or 165 km).

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Ramotswa, Gaborone, Kanye, Molepolole and Mochudi. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 24°C / 76 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 58 °F
Evening Temperature 24°C / 74 °F
Night Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 44%
Air Pressure 1021 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Friday, 19th of April 2024

28°C (82 °F)
22°C (71 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

29°C (85 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

31°C (89 °F)
24°C (75 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Videos from this area

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preview picture of video 'Mokolodi Nature Reserve 10th August 2008'

Mokolodi Nature Reserve 10th August 2008

Published: December 25, 2009
Length: 29:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Richard Harriman

Lots of Healys, de Carvalhos, Bakers and various Harrimans at Mokolodi Nature Reserve, 10th August 2008.

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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Battle of Dimawe

The Battle of Dimawe was fought between several Batswana tribes and the Boers in August 1852. Under the command of Kgosi Setshele I of the Bakwena tribe, the Batswana defended Dimawe Hill and the Bahurutshe tribe against Boer troops.

Located at -24.7619, 25.6303 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Conflicts in 1852, Battles involving the Boers, History of Gaborone, Wars involving Botswana, 1852 in Africa

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