Ramotswa
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| Coordinates | 24 ° 52 ′ S , 25 ° 52 ′ E | ||
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| Country | Botswana | ||
| South East District | |||
| ISO 3166-2 | BW-SE | ||
| height | 1041 m | ||
| Residents | 21,601 (2006) | ||
 Ramotswa satellite photo
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Ramotswa (also Ramoutsa ) is a city in Botswana and is located southwest of Gaborone .
population
Ramotswa has 21,601 inhabitants (2006 calculation).
Population development:
| year | Residents |
|---|---|
| 1981 (census) | 13.009 |
| 1991 (census) | 18,683 |
| 2001 (census) | 20,680 |
| 2006 (calculation) | 21,601 |
Population composition:
Ramotswa is the main town of the BaLete ethnic group , who belong to the Nguni .
economy
The city's economy is characterized by flour production and small metal processing companies. One fifth of the urban area is used for agriculture.
The Bamalete Lutheran Hospital , which was founded by the Hermannsburg Mission , has existed in Ramotswa for many years . This hospital provides medical care for large parts of southern Botswana and, in some areas, the entire country.
See also
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