Standard TimeCAT |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Africa/Gaborone |
Kopeng time compared to Beijing time (China) |
6 hours ahead |
Introduction to Kopong, Botswana
Kopong is a village in southeastern Botswana, about 20 kilometers south of the capital city of Gaborone, and is part of the Southeast Region. It has a typical semi-arid climate and a population of about 12,000, mainly of Tswana ethnicity, with Setswana and English as the common languages.
Economy and Lifestyle
The economy of Kopong is based on livestock and small-scale agriculture, with the inhabitants mostly engaged in cattle and goat farming as well as maize and sorghum cultivation. With the expansion of the capital city's economic sphere, some residents have begun to commute to Gaborone to work in the service sector or manufacturing, but still retain their traditional community structure and cultural practices.
Transportation and Infrastructure
The village is well connected to Gaborone via the A1 highway, which is about a 30-minute drive. Infrastructure is relatively basic with an elementary school, medical clinic and a small number of retail outlets, with a reliance on neighboring towns for major public services. The surrounding area has an undeveloped bushveld landscape with occasional wildlife.
Cultural Characteristics
Kopong is a continuation of Botswana's traditional culture of tribal gatherings, with important events often held at the village kgotla (community meeting place). Local craftsmen are known for basket weaving and wood carving, some of which are sold to the tourist market in Gaborone.
Kopeng Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2025-12-30
Sunrise Time
05:30
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19:07
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