Ranaka | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Ranaka | |
| Coordinates: 24°54′38.922″S25°28′15.780″E / 24.91081167°S 25.47105000°E | |
| Country | Botswana |
| District | Southern District |
| Population (2012) [1] | |
| • Total | 3,089 |
| Time zone | GMT +2 |
| Climate | BSh |
Ranaka is a village located in the Southern District of Botswana.
It had 3,089 inhabitants in 2012. [1]
Ranaka is divided into 14 settlements:
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