# Molalatau Locality, Bobonong, Central District – Population > Source: https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/bobonong/molalatau/ Census locality · Bobonong # Molalatau Molalatau is a census locality of Botswana in Bobonong, Central District. It had an estimated **3,287 people** in 2023 on 1,057 km² (about 3.1 per km²). 4 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 3 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 3,287people (2023) - 1,057km² - 3mapped services - 686 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Molalatau? Molalatau had an estimated **3,287 people** in 2023 — 4.5% of Bobonong, 110th of 519 census localities. There are 1,029 women for every 1,000 men (below the Bobonong figure of 1,148). Spread over 1,057 km², that is about **3.1 people per km²**, 344th of 519 census localities. 33.2% of people are children under 15 and 9.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 23 years (it is 25 across Bobonong). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 75 children and older people. 0–4 ****345** 5–9 ****346** 10–14 ****400** 15–19 ****414** 20–24 ****208** 25–29 ****178** 30–34 ****182** 35–39 ****174** 40–44 ****131** 45–49 ****157** 50–54 ****143** 55–59 ****129** 60–64 ****163** 65–69 ****113** 70–74 ****86** 75–79 ****65** 80+ ****53** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-bwa). ## Where is Molalatau? Molalatau lies in [Bobonong](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/bobonong/), [Central District](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/), [Botswana](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/). It borders 4 other census localities: [Bobonong](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/bobonong/bobonong/), [Mathathane](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/bobonong/mathathane/), [Tsetsebjwe](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/bobonong/tsetsebjwe/) and [Tuli](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/bobonong/tuli/). By area it is the 108th largest of 519 census localities in Botswana. It covers 7.1% of [Bobonong](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/bobonong/). The centre of Molalatau is about 378 km in a straight line from Gaborone, the capital. The centre point is at 22.2419° S, 28.5260° E. Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-bwa). ## Things to see in and around Molalatau OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Molalatau: 1 attraction; 1 viewpoint. - Thune Dam View Point · viewpoint - Tune dam nice side · attraction Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed. ## Know before you go: Molalatau - Time zoneUTC+2, no daylight saving · Africa/Gaborone - CurrencyPula (BWP) - Country calling code+267 - LanguagesEnglish, Tswana - Plug typesType D, G · 230 V - Driving sideLeft ### Nearest airports - Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport (FRW) · Francistown163 km - Polokwane International Airport (PTG) · Polokwane202 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.5 hours, sunrise around 05:16) and shortest in Jun (about 10.8 hours, sunrise around 06:42, sunset around 17:29). Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/). Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling. ## Villages and localities in Molalatau Open gazetteers list **4 villages, towns and localities** in Molalatau. Settlements here lie between about 662 m and 779 m above sea level (median 686 m). - Metsebotlhoko - Mhawaneng - Molalatau - Pepe Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). ## Landscape and landmarks of Molalatau Named natural and historic features inside Molalatau, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 3 rivers and streams. - Machooloata - Pakwe - Piwaning ### Hills and mountains 2 hills. - Malagwe Hill · 814 m - Maphoko Hill · 749 m Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in Molalatau and the best time to visit Using the climate of Bobonong, the warmest month is Dec (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jul (16 °C). About 435 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (90 mm) and the driest Aug (1 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to December**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 27 88 Feb 26 75 Mar 25 50 Apr 23 20 May 19 5 Jun 17 5 Jul 16 1 Aug 19 1 Sep 23 7 Oct 26 26 Nov 27 68 Dec 27 90 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Molalatau Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Child Welfare Clinic · Mathathane 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.26762&mlon=28.74984#map=17/-22.26762/28.74984) Bank FITRRMAGO · Bobonong 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-21.97169&mlon=28.42480#map=17/-21.97169/28.42480) Petrol pump Puma Petrol Station · Bobonong 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-21.97611&mlon=28.41727#map=17/-21.97611/28.41727) Hotel Kirkia Camp · Tuli 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.41763&mlon=28.50503#map=17/-22.41763/28.50503) Mall Small Shops · Bobonong 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-21.97144&mlon=28.42247#map=17/-21.97144/28.42247) School Molalatau Junior Secondary School · Molalatau 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.08403&mlon=28.59185#map=17/-22.08403/28.59185) Police station Mathathane Police Station · Mathathane 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.26856&mlon=28.74978#map=17/-22.26856/28.74978) Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km. ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Molalatau Places mapped inside Molalatau in open map data, by type. - Schools3 Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Other census localities in Bobonong - Bobonong - Damochojena - Kobojango - Lentswelemoriti - Lepokole - Mabolwe - Mathathane - Mmadinare - Moletemane - Motlhabaneng - Robelela - Sefophe - Semolale - Tobane - Tsetsebjwe - Tshokwe - Tuli ## Quick answers - Where is Molalatau?In Bobonong, Central District, Botswana - What is the population of Molalatau?3,287 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Molalatau?About 23 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Molalatau?About 3.1 people per km² - What borders Molalatau?Bobonong, Mathathane, Tsetsebjwe and Tuli - What is there to see in Molalatau?Thune Dam View Point, Tune dam nice side - What time zone is Molalatau in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Molalatau?Pula (BWP) - What language is spoken in Molalatau?English, Tswana (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Molalatau?4 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Molalatau?Settlements lie between 662 m and 779 m - What is the highest point in Molalatau?Malagwe Hill (814 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Molalatau?January to December - Where is the nearest hospital to Molalatau?Child Welfare Clinic, about 23 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Molalatau?FITRRMAGO, about 32 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Molalatau?Puma Petrol Station, about 32 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Molalatau?BW120309 (OCHA common operational dataset)