Districts of Botswana | |
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Category | Unitary State |
Location | Republic of Botswana |
Number | 16 Districts |
Populations | 2,879 (Sowa) – 276,319 (South-East) |
Areas | 170 km2 (65 sq mi) (Gaborone) – 76,000 km2 (29,400 sq mi) (Tabora) |
Government | District government |
Subdivisions | Sub-district |
Botswana is divided into 16 administrative districts: 9 rural districts and 7 urban districts. These are administered by 15 local authorities (district councils, city councils or town councils). Until 2006, Chobe and Ngamiland Districts shared the same local authority, the North-West District Council.