| North-East | |
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| — District — | |
| Location within Botswana | |
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| Country | Botswana |
| Capital | Masunga |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,120 km2 (1,976.8 sq mi) |
| Population (2001 census) | |
| • Total | 132,422 |
| • Density | 25.9/km2 (67/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Central Africa Time (UTC+2) |
The North-East District is one of the administrative districts of Botswana. Its capital is Masunga. In 2001, North-East had a population of 132,422 people. The North-East District is predominatly occupied by Kalanga speaking people (the BaKalanga).
In the north and east, North-East borders the Matabeleland South Province of Zimbabwe with the border in the east predominantly the Ramokgwebana River Center. In the south and west, North-East District borders Central District and the border being the Shashe River Center.
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There are no sub-districts in the North-East District.
The Nata River flows through the North-East District and is a significant gathering place for wildlife including birds.[1] The Nata River continues to flow to the Makgadikgadi Pans, where it discharges.[2]
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