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32-919: Central District may refer to: Places [ edit ] Central District (Botswana) Central district, Plovdiv , Bulgaria Central District, Xiamen , China, now Siming District, Fujian Central, Hong Kong , also called Central District List of Central Districts in Iran Central District (Israel) Central District, Riga , Latvia Central District, Pyongyang , North Korea Central District, Cabuyao , Philippines Central District (General Junta of Asturias constituency) , Spain Central District, Taichung , Taiwan Central District (Zanzibar) , Tanzania Central District, Seattle , United States Tsentralny District, Minsk , Belarus Other uses [ edit ] Central District (VHSL) ,

64-639: A high school conference of the Virginia High School League Central District Football Club , an Australian rules football team See also [ edit ] Central business district Central Districts cricket team Jung District (disambiguation) (Korean for "Central District") Chūō-ku (disambiguation) , Naka-ku (disambiguation) (Japanese for "Central District") Tsentralny District (disambiguation) Center District, Ljubljana , Slovenia Center District, Maribor , Slovenia Topics referred to by

96-496: A keen interest in church affairs. The Bamangwato people's houses were initially clustered around the church, but finding its vicinity too rocky, they moved 1.5 km (0.93 mi) from Gaborone and away. The name Palapye, formerly rendered as Palachwe or Palapye , refers to the Impala antilope. Palapye is situated nearly 70 km (43 mi) north of the Tropic of Capricorn , by

128-499: A mere stop-over, Palapye is rapidly developing to one of Botswana's main financial, residential, industrial and educational hubs. New malls and educational institutions continue to mushroom gradually in Palapye. The town's physical size has more than doubled since the 1990s. Palapye also has a professional recording studio, called Ruff Riddims , built in early 2009. It is the first of its kind in Palapye. The main sport played in Palapye

160-512: A very small handful of supporters. Lotsane Senior Secondary School is one of the main government schools in Palapye. It accommodates learners from Forms 4 to 5. It is one of the very few boarding schools in the area and publishes a school newsletter called Lotsane .Other government schools in Palapye include Mabogo JSS, Palapye JSS and Mmaphula JSS. Popular private institutions in the town are; Kgaswe High School and Royal Professional College (which also offers tertiary level programmes). Also, there

192-784: Is football , with many people also playing softball and volleyball . Sports are usually played at school grounds, which have adequate facilities and fields. Palapye has currently six known soccer teams, Palapye All Stars , Morupule Wanderers , FC Palapye , Palapye United and Palapye Swallows and Motlakase Power Dynamos . However, due to there being no stadium in the town, the three teams which usually played at Premier and First Division league usually play their matches elsewhere, although occasionally some games are played Palapye Swallows and PU Grounds. While in those leagues they play their matches in Orapa , Francistown , Sua , Maun or Selibe Phikwe . Both teams are not well known teams, gathering only

224-674: Is a growing town in Botswana , situated about halfway between Francistown and Gaborone (170 km (106 mi) from Francistown and 240 km (149 mi) from Gaborone). Over the years its position has made it a convenient stopover on one of Southern Africa's principal north–south rail and road routes. Located here is the Morupule Colliery , which supplies Morupule Power Station , Botswana's principal domestic source of electricity. The power station has undertaken an expansion project to increase its generation capacity in an effort to meet

256-556: Is a secondary road that leads to Serowe , and later, Orapa and Lethlakane . The national railway, which connects all major towns and cities all over Botswana to each other, also passes through Palapye. The rail track through Palapye links the town to Gaborone and Francistown. Coal that is mined from other regions in Botswana, such as Selebi-Phikwe, is sent by rail to Palapye. A proposed rail link to Bulawayo , Zimbabwe has been touted to operate, but such plans are still to be considered by

288-531: Is a vocational institution that existed for over fifteen years in the town; Palapye Technical College (PATECO), formerly Palapye Vocational Technical College (VTC). Since the year 2000, rumours circulated of a university to be built in Palapye. After numerous delays and extensive research, a project was finally accepted in 2004. BIUST ( Botswana International University of Science and Technology ) began construction of its campus in December 2009. The construction of

320-581: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Central District (Botswana) As of 2022, the total population of the district was 706,135 compared to 638,604 in 2011. The growth rate of population during the decade was 0.96. The population in the district was 29.9 per cent of the total population in the country. Main population centers in Central include Palapye and Serowe , two of Africa's largest traditional villages. The district also contains tributaries of

352-490: Is probably the best known and is some 50 km (31 mi) from Palapye. Here, there are endangered black and white rhino . The Tswapong Hills also have many areas of historical significance and well as the Moremi Gorge . This is an area of great beauty as it has a permanent water source. About 20 km (12 mi) ESE of Palapye, close to the village of Malaka, are the remains of Phalatswe, also called Old Palapye,

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384-602: The Limpopo River , which are prone to flash floods when sudden rainstorms drain eastward into the Limpopo. The district is administered by a district administration and district council which are responsible for local administration. The total number of workers constituted 186,943 with 95,717 males and 91,221 females, with a majority working in transport and communication sector. In the northeast, Central borders Zimbabwe's Matabeleland North and Matabeleland South Provinces, and in

416-460: The Lotsane River , towards the central-eastern edge of Botswana. Summer months are from mid-September to mid-April. Summers are very hot in Palapye, with daytime temperatures reaching up to 40 °C. Thunderstorms are plentiful in the summer. Rainfall levels reach usually a minimum of 300 mm annually. Winters in Palapye are mild and dry. Palapye's population is believed to be bordering

448-456: The 80,000 mark, however, this is not an official figure, with many quarters arguing that the actual number is much higher or lower. According to 2022 2022 Population and Housing Census preliminary results, Palapye has registered 3.3% population growth rate from 2011 it was 37,256 and in 2022 is 52,398, Christianity is the main religious belief amongst Palapye citizens. However, there is considerable population of Muslim and Hindu believers in

480-643: The Central District. There are several seasonal rivers in the district including the Boteti River and the Lepashe River , whose flows in the rainy season reach the Makgadikgadi Pans . As of 2011, the total population of the district was 576,064 compared to 501,381 in 2001. The growth rate of population during the decade was 1.40. The population in the district was 28.45 per cent of the total population in

512-568: The administration are framed by the Ministry of Local Government. The major activities of the council are Tribal Administration, Remote Area Development and Local Governance. The executive powers of the council are vested on a commissioner appointed by the central government. Technical services wing of the Department of Local Government is responsible for developing roads, infrastructure in villages like water supply, schools and recreational facilities. All

544-599: The country's fifth international airport, after Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in Gaborone, Francistown Airport, Maun Airport and Kasane Airport, easing the increased traffic that is currently being experienced at the present airports. However, such plans have been put on halt due to the current renovations and expansion at Gaborone Airport and a newly renovated Francistown Airport. There are several well-known tourist attractions close to Palapye. Khama Rhino Sanctuary , 15 km (9 mi) outside of neighbouring Serowe ,

576-449: The country's increasing demand for electricity. Construction began in 2010. As of May 2021 , Morupule A plant produces 132 MW of electricity, while Morupule B produces 600 MW. In 1997 Palapye was said to be the fastest-growing village in Africa, and was expected to expand its population from 30,000 to 180,000. The Bamangwato people, under Kgosi Khama III , are widely believed to be

608-548: The country. The sex ratio stood at 94.01 for every 100 males, compared to 91.82 in 2001. The average house hold size was 3.37 in 2011 compared to 4.51 in 2001. There were 18,838 craft and related workers; 5,678 clerks; 35,256 people working in elementary occupation; 2,359 legislators, administrators and managers; 5,921 plant and machine operators and assemblers; 3,022 professionals; 12,864 service workers, shop and market sales workers; 9,019 skilled agricultural and related workers; and 7,325 technicians and associated professionals, making

640-517: The district. As of 2006, 80,594 were involved in agriculture, 8,423 in construction, 14,237 in education, 1,165 in electricity and water, 1,034 in finance, 49 in foreign mission, 4,396 in health, 4,218 in hotels and restaurants, 10,664 in manufacturing, 4,900 in mining and quarrying, 2,894 in other community services, 8,385 in private households, 16,022 in public administration, 4,489 in real estate, 3,927 in transport and communications, and 21,546 in wholesale and retail trade. The total number of workers

672-538: The first people to have settled near present-day Palapye. Their capital was the settlement of Phalatswe , also called Old Palapye, and was situated at the western end of the Tswapong Hills . Palapye was originally spelled as Phalatswe , which meant the place for impalas. It existed up to 1902, and the ruins of its church, built in 1892, are still to be seen a few kilometres from Palapye's town centre. Chief Khama contributed some 3,000 pounds to its construction and took

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704-652: The first phase of the university was expected to cost, close to P450 million. It was completed in late 2012, with the first students enrolled in August 2012. These first students, initial attended school in Oodi at Oodi College of Applied Arts and Technology whilst awaiting completion of the BIUST campus. The university was intended to help ease the burden on the University of Botswana , in the country's capital, Gaborone. The University of Botswana

736-546: The government. In 2008, proposals were made to build a new Trans-Kalahari Railway to a port in Namibia , but this is expected to begin construction in 2025. Palapye Airport is a small airfield located just outside the town. An International Airport, that will be located on the Palapye-Serowe road, is another development that is being considered. If plans do go ahead for the proposed Palapye International Airport, it will be

768-456: The mean sea level. The vegetation type is Savannah , with tall grasses, bushes and trees. The annual precipitation is around 65 cm (26 in), most of which is received during the summer season from November to May. Most of the rivers in the region are seasonal, with Limpopo River , which are prone to flash floods , being the most prominent. There are conflicts between agricultural expansion and protection of indigenous wildlife within

800-552: The most important project being the expansion of the Morupule Power Station . The Morupule Expansion Project 1, with an estimated budget of P1.5 billion, is expected to produce 3.8 million tonnes of coal. Plans for a new hospital, similar to the newly constructed Serowe Hospital, have also been proposed. A new police station has been completed in 2012. It is located along the A1 Highway in the old industrial area. From being

832-468: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Central District . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Central_District&oldid=1242219211 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description

864-876: The southeast Central borders South Africa's Limpopo Province. It borders North-East in the northeast, Kgatleng in the south, Kweneng in southwest, Ghanzi in the North and North-West in the northwest direction. The major tourists attractions and game areas in the district along with the Eastern region are Francistown , Selebi-Phikwe , Solomon's Wall , Lepokole Hills , Tswapong Hills , Moremi Gorge , Motlhabaneng Rock Paintings , Letsibogo Dam , Khama Rhino Sanctuary , Shoshong Hills , Khama III Memorial Museum , Supa Ngwao Museum , Khama Royal Residence and Cemetery and Mashatu Game Reserve . Most part of Botswana has tableland slopes sliding from east to west. The region has an average elevation of around 915 m (3,002 ft) above

896-476: The staff of the local administration expect District Administration are selected via Unified Local Government Services (ULGS) and the Ministry of Local Government is responsible for their training, deployment and career development. The six sub-districts of Central District created as a part of National Development Park of the district are Bobonong, Boteti, Mahalapye, Orapa, Serowe Palapye and Tutume. Palapye Preceded by member of Parliament (MP) Palapye

928-567: The total work force of 101,149. As of 2011, there were a total of 264 schools in the district, with 23.30 per cent private schools. The total number of students in the Council schools was 113,632, while it was 3,848 in private schools. The total number of students enrolled in the district was 117,480: 57,378 girls and 60,102 boys. The total number of qualified teachers was 4,585, 3,441 female and 1,144 male. There were around 132 temporary teachers, 69 male and 201 female. There were no untrained teachers in

960-432: The town. The Palapye Water Affairs currently provides the town with an abundant supply of water. The works is located a few kilometres outside the town. The Affairs provides Serowe with water, through a new pipe network since 2008. Due to current blackouts across the country, resulting from South Africa's refusal to supply electricity to Botswana, construction has been halted for many projects. However, they have resumed,

992-462: Was 186,943, 95,717 male and 91,221 female. Botswana gained independence from the British in 1966 and adapted the colonial administration framework to form its district administration. The policies were modified during 1970–74 to address some of the basic issues. The district is administered by a district administration and district council which are responsible for local administration. The policies for

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1024-584: Was struggling to meet the demand for an increased number of students. The BIUST Campus is situated on a 2,500 hectares (9.7 sq mi) site on the Tswapong Hills, south east of Palapye near the site of Palapye Water Affairs. There is also a proposed plan by the University of Botswana to expand its Faculty of Medicine and locate it in Palapye. Palapye lies on the main A1 Highway, which connects Botswana's two major cities, Gaborone and Francistown . There

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