Map - North-East District (Botswana) (North East District)

The North-East District is one of the administrative districts of Botswana. Its capital is Francistown. In 2011, North-East had a population of 60,264 people. The district is predominantly occupied by Kalanga-speaking people, the BaKalanga. The district is administered by a district administration and district council, which are responsible for local administration.

In the north and east, North-East borders the Matabeleland South Province of Zimbabwe, and the border in the east is predominantly along the Ramokgwebana River. In the south and west, the district borders the Central District along the Shashe River.

Most parts of Botswana have tableland slopes sliding from east to west. It is predominantly savannah, with tall grasses, bushes, and trees. The region has an average elevation of around 915 m above sea level. The annual precipitation is around 65 cm, most of which is received during the summer season from November to May. There are conflicts between agricultural expansion and the protection of indigenous wildlife within the Central District.

The district has several seasonal rivers that flow in the rainy season and reach the Makgadikgadi Pan. Shashe River, which is prone to flash floods, is the most prominent. The Nata River, which is a significant gathering place for birds and other wildlife, flows through the district and discharges in the Makgadikgadi Pan.