Libraries in Botswana map & data
There are 50 libraries mapped in Botswana, spread over 10 regions. The most are in Central District (15), South-East District (13) and Kweneng District (5). 76% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Selibe-Phikwe Library, Gaborone City Council and Mochudi Public Library.
Libraries by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central District | 15 | 30% |
| South-East District | 13 | 26% |
| Kweneng District | 5 | 10% |
| Ghanzi District | 4 | 8.0% |
| Southern District | 3 | 6.0% |
| Kgalagadi District | 3 | 6.0% |
| North-West District | 3 | 6.0% |
| North-East District | 2 | 4.0% |
| Kgatleng District | 1 | 2.0% |
| Chobe District | 1 | 2.0% |
Notable libraries in Botswana
- Selibe-Phikwe LibraryCentral District · library
- Gaborone City CouncilSouth-East District · library
- Mochudi Public LibraryKgatleng District · library
- Botswana National Library ServicesNorth-East District · library
- Ghanzi LibraryGhanzi District · library
- Gakuto Primary School LibraryKweneng District · library
- Kanye Public LibrarySouthern District · library
- Middlepits LibraryKgalagadi District · library
- Shakawe Cultural LibraryNorth-West District · library
- Kasane LibraryKasane · Chobe District · library
- Nata Community Library and Cultural CentreCentral District · library
- 252Gaborone · South-East District · library
- Thamaga LibraryKweneng District · library
- Moshupa LibrarySouthern District · library
- Tshane libraryKgalagadi District · library
- Gweta Public LibraryCentral District · library
- IDM ClassroomsGaborone · South-East District · library
- Thamaga Public LibraryKweneng District · library
- Phitshane Molopo Community Library & Cultural CentreSouthern District · library
- Machaneng LibraryCentral District · library
- IDM LibraryGaborone · South-East District · library
- Mahalapye Public LibraryMahalapye · Central District · library
- Islamic Information Centre & LibrarySouth-East District · library
- Mathathane Reading RoomCentral District · library
- Lobatse National LibrarySouth-East District · library
- Molalatau Community Library & Cultural CentreCentral District · library
- Mophane primary schoolSouth-East District · library
- Palapye Branch LibraryPalapye · Central District · library
- National Library AreaGaborone · South-East District · library
- Rakops LibraryCentral District · library
- National Library BuildingSouth-East District · library
- Ramokgonami Community LibraryCentral District · library
- Public LibraryOtse · South-East District · library
- Serowe Public LibrarySerowe · Central District · library
- Ramotswa Public LibrarySouth-East District · library
- Shoshong LibraryCentral District · library
- UB LibrarySouth-East District · library
What's in this layer
Every library in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Public and university libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
How many libraries are there in Botswana?
This layer holds 50 libraries in Botswana, the most of them in Central District. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each library?
The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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