Prisons in Botswana map & data
There are 9 prisons mapped in Botswana, spread over 5 regions. The most are in Central District (5), South-East District (1) and Southern District (1) - Central District alone holds 56% of them. 89% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Moshupa Boys Prison, Letlhakane Prison and Boro Prision.
Prisons by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central District | 5 | 56% |
| South-East District | 1 | 11% |
| Southern District | 1 | 11% |
| North-West District | 1 | 11% |
| Chobe District | 1 | 11% |
Notable prisons in Botswana
- Moshupa Boys PrisonMoshupa · Southern District · prison
- Letlhakane PrisonCentral District · prison
- Boro PrisionNorth-West District · prison
- Botswana Prisons ServicesKasane · Chobe District · prison
- Machaneng PrisonCentral District · prison
- Mahalapye PrisonCentral District · prison
- Selebi-Phikwe State PrisonCentral District · prison
What's in this layer
Every prison 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). Prisons and correctional centres.
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Frequently asked questions
How many prisons are there in Botswana?
This layer holds 9 prisons 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 prison?
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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