Nata is a village in the
Central District of
Botswana
Botswana, officially the Republic of Botswana, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. Botswana is topographically flat, with approximately 70 percent of its territory part of the Kalahari Desert. It is bordered by South Africa to the sou ...
. Located in the north of the district about 200km (124 miles) from the city of Francistown, the village is served by
Nata Airport. The population was 7,713 at the 2022 census with a growth rate of 1.3% from 6714 at the 2011 census.
The village of Nata lies along the
Nata River, which carries its rainy season flow to the
Makgadikgadi Pans, a seasonal
hypersaline lake
A hypersaline lake is a landlocked body of water that contains significant concentrations of sodium chloride, brines, and other salts, with saline levels surpassing those of ocean water (3.5%, i.e. ).
Specific microbial species can thrive i ...
.The village serves as a crossroads for routes to Maun and Kasane, providing essential services to travelers.
The village has 6 wards named Sekao, Maaloso, Kachikao, Manakanagore, Makwenaejang and Basimane.
See also
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Zoroga
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Mathangwane Village
References
Populated places in the Central District (Botswana)
Villages in Botswana
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