Bobonong

Also known as Bob city

Bobonong is a town in the Central District of Botswana 80 km from Selibe Phikwe town. Bobonong has a population of around 19,000. The Babirwa tribe can be found in this town. The Botswana Pink semi-precious stones can be found in Bobonong region. The Babirwa are known for harvesting the mophane worm. The locals refer to the town as Bobcity or formerly Lekgarapeng, which was derived from the stoney landscape of the town.

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Locality: Bobonong
Region: Central District
Country: Botswana
Population: 21,216
Timezone: Africa/Gaborone

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Settlement.name: Bobonong
Settlement.settlement_type: Town
Settlement.pushpin_map: Botswana
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Botswana
Settlement.subdivision_type1: District
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Central District
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Sub-District
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Bobirwa
Settlement.elevation_m: 728
Settlement.population_total: 21216
Settlement.population_as_of: 2022
Settlement.population_density_km2: auto
Settlement.timezone1: +2
Settlement.blank_name: Climate
Settlement.blank_info: BSh

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Population: 21216
Elevation: 728
Image: Lunch ready to be served at my sisters wedding in Bobonong.jpg

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Bobonong is the headquarters of the Bobirwa Sub District and is an hour's drive from the Tuli Block area where the Northern Tuli Game Reserve is located. Mashatu and Tuli Safari Lodge have accommodation for tourists.