| Matshelagabedi | |
|---|---|
  MatshelagabediLocation in Botswana | |
| Coordinates: 21°7′13″S 27°39′51″E / 21.12028°S 27.66417°E / -21.12028; 27.66417 | |
| Country | Botswana |
| District | North-East |
| Census district | North-East |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.699 km (0.270 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 3,488 |
| • Density | 5,000/km (13,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
Matshelagabedi is a town in eastern Botswana, 17 kilometers from Francistown with a population of 3,488 in 2011: 1,706 males and 1,782 females. The town is hometown to retired middle-distance runner Glody Dube.
In 2002, there was a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Matshelagabedi, along with three other villages. No more than 12,000 cattle died in the Matshelagabedi area. The government compensated farmers with cash and animals, and instituted a relief work program.
The Botswana Power Corporation has an emergency diesel plant of 70MW in Matshelagabedi.
References
- "Matshelagabedi, North East, Eastern, Botswana - Population".
- ^ "2011 POPULATION AND HOUSING CENSUS" (PDF).
- North East District Council 2003. p. 18.
- "Annual Reports | BPC". Bpc.bw. Retrieved 2022-06-23.