Chadibe | |
|---|---|
  Chadibe Location in Botswana | |
| Coordinates: 21°3′0″S27°21′0″E / 21.05000°S 27.35000°E | |
| Country |  Botswana |
| District | Central District (Botswana) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 4,939 |
Chadibe (North) is situated west of Francistown, Botswana. The village's population is 5,371, according to Population and Housing Census of 2022. [1]
The town is approximately 25 kilometers west of Francistown. [2] It is accessible via the A30 road, [3] and is located between the Shashe River and the Tlhalogang River. [4]
Chadibe has cultural celebrations on 29 December. [5]
Chadibe has a primary school, Chadibe Primary School. [6]
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