Central, Botswana · Africa
Orapa sits on the route: 30 minutes from Letlhakane.
Orapa is a town located in Central, Botswana. With a population of 8,648, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Orapa sits in Botswana. It's in the Africa/Gaborone time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Orapa to your route.
Orapa is a town located in the Central District of Botswana. It is the site of the Orapa diamond mine, the largest diamond-producing mine in the world, and is considered to be the diamond capital of the country. Nearby is another kimberlite mine owned by Lucara Diamond, thought to have very large reserves ofRead more
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The town has four schools, one of which teaches in English, serving a community containing a high proportion of immigrants. The population in 1996 was approximately 10,000 which increased in the next 10 years and is still increasing due to mining output in line with development targets.
According to the 2022 Population and Household census, the population of Orapa stood at 8,648.
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Orapa is located in Central, Botswana, Africa. The coordinates are -21.3115 latitude, 25.3764 longitude.
Orapa has a population of approximately 8,648 people, making it a town in Botswana.
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