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Discover Isang
Isang in South-East District is a town in Botswana a little south-east of Gaborone, the country's capital city.
Current time in Isang is now 10:53 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Africa / Gaborone with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 9 airports near Isang, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Botswana is Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in a distance of 7 mi (or 12 km), North. 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 90 mi (or 145 km). Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Gaborone, Ramotswa, Mochudi, Molepolole and Kanye. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 34°C / 93 °F
Morning Temperature | 23°C / 73 °F |
Evening Temperature | 33°C / 92 °F |
Night Temperature | 28°C / 83 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 0% |
Air Humidity | 21% |
Air Pressure | 1011 hPa |
Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from South-West |
Cloud Conditions | Few clouds, covering 14% of sky |
General Conditions | Few clouds |
Friday, 22nd of November 2024
32°C (90 °F)
25°C (76 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.
Saturday, 23rd of November 2024
34°C (94 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.
Sunday, 24th of November 2024
33°C (91 °F)
25°C (77 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
MASA SQUARE HOTEL
Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel
Avani Gaborone Sun
CRESTA LODGE HOTEL
GABORONE PEERMONT WALMONT
CRESTA PRESIDENT HOTEL-GABORONE
GABORONE CBD PEERMONT MONDIOR
Travelodge
Mokolodi House
Broadhurst Inn
Videos from this area
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Botswana
Botswana, officially the Republic of Botswana (Tswana: Lefatshe la Botswana), is a landlocked country located in Southern Africa. The citizens refer to themselves as "Batswana", but many English-language sources use "Botswanan" instead. Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name after becoming independent within the Commonwealth on 30 September 1966. It has held free and fair democratic elections since independence.
Gaborone
Gaborone is the capital and largest city of Botswana with a population of 231,626 based on the 2011 census, about 10% of the total population of Botswana. Its agglomeration is home to 421,907 inhabitants at the 2011 census. Gaborone is situated between Kgale and Oodi Hills, on the Notwane River in the southeastern corner of Botswana, and 15 kilometres from the South African border. The city is served by the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport.
University of Botswana
The University of Botswana, or UB was established in 1982 as the first institution of higher education in Botswana. The university has four campuses: two in the capital city Gaborone, one in Francistown, and another in Maun. The university is divided into six faculties: Business, Education, Engineering, Humanities, Science and Social Sciences. A Faculty of Medicine is scheduled to enroll students in 2009 as part of a collaboration with the University of Melbourne in Australia.
National Assembly (Botswana)
The National Assembly is the legislature Botswana's unicameral Parliament. It is advised by the House of Chiefs, which is not a house of Parliament. The current National Assembly, formed following elections held on 16 October 2009, has a total of 63 members. 57 members are directly elected in single member constituencies using the simple-majority system for a term of five years. Four members are co-opted (by secret ballot of the rest of the Assembly) while the remaining two are ex-officio.
Botswana National Stadium
The Botswana National Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Gaborone, Botswana. It is currently used mostly for Football matches. The stadium holds 22,000. The pitch is surrounded by an Athletics track, the stadium is coupled with a Rugby venue, which has fallen into disuse, and a Tennis facility. The stadium is made up of a total of 10 stands, 3 of which are covered. The 3 large stands on each end of the stadium make up the north and south ends.
Maru a Pula School
Maru-a-Pula School is an independent, co-educational, secondary school located in Gaborone, Botswana. Founded in 1972, it has grown from an initial class of 25 students to over 650 today. Maru-a-Pula offers a rigorous academic program, with students taking recognized international examinations including the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and the GCE Advanced Level University Entrance exams. Approximately 25% of the students board at the school.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Gaborone
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Gaborone is a diocese located in the city of Gaborone, Botswana, in the Ecclesiastical province of Pretoria in South Africa. The motto of the diocese is Deus Caritas Est, which means "God is love."
Botswana National Museum
The Botswana National Museum, also known as the National Museum and Art Gallery, is located in the Botswanan capital of Gaborone and is a multi-disciplinary institution that includes the National Art Gallery and Octagon Gallery, as well as—since November 2007—the National Botanical Garden. It displays traditional Botswana crafts and paintings and aims to celebrate the work of local artists.
Three Dikgosi Monument
The Three Dikgosi Monument is a bronze sculpture located in the Central Business District of Gaborone, Botswana. The statues depict three dikgosi (tribal chiefs): Khama III of the Bangwato, Sebele I of the Bakwena, and Bathoen I of the Bangwaketse. Events are held at the monument such as the 2008 Miss Independence Botswana. A study conducted between January and August 2007 shows that the monument is the most visited tourist destination in Gaborone.
Department of Taxes and Attorney General's Chambers Building
The Department of Taxes and Attorney General's Chambers Building (sometimes shortened to Attorney General's Chambers Building) is currently the tallest building in Botswana{{#invoke:Footnotes|sfn}} and one of the most expensive buildings built in Africa. {{#invoke:Footnotes|sfn}} The building, located in the Government Enclave on Nelson Mandela Drive in Gaborone, is home to the Botswana Department of Taxes and the Attorney General's Chambers.