# Shoshong Locality, Mahalapye, Central District – Population > Source: https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/mahalapye/shoshong/ Census locality · Mahalapye # Shoshong Shoshong is a census locality of Botswana in Mahalapye, Central District. It had an estimated **11,683 people** in 2023 on 3,283 km² (about 3.6 per km²). 70 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 6 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 11,683people (2023) - 3,283km² - 6mapped services - 1,019 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Shoshong? Shoshong had an estimated **11,683 people** in 2023 — 9.7% of Mahalapye, 32nd of 519 census localities. There are 1,085 women for every 1,000 men (below the Mahalapye figure of 1,114). Spread over 3,283 km², that is about **3.6 people per km²**, 333rd of 519 census localities. 28.8% of people are children under 15 and 9.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 26 years (it is 26 across Mahalapye). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 63 children and older people. 0–4 ****1,182** 5–9 ****1,132** 10–14 ****1,056** 15–19 ****1,729** 20–24 ****645** 25–29 ****607** 30–34 ****713** 35–39 ****599** 40–44 ****629** 45–49 ****640** 50–54 ****582** 55–59 ****573** 60–64 ****441** 65–69 ****352** 70–74 ****324** 75–79 ****243** 80+ ****236** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-bwa). ## Where is Shoshong? Shoshong lies in [Mahalapye](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/mahalapye/), [Central District](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/), [Botswana](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/). It borders 14 other census localities: [Boatlaname](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-east/boatlaname/), [Bonwapitse](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/mahalapye/bonwapitse/), [Dibete Station](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/mahalapye/dibete-station/), [Ikongwe](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/mahalapye/ikongwe/), [Kodibeleng](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/mahalapye/kodibeleng/), [Mahalapye](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/mahalapye/mahalapye/), [Mmaphashalala](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/mahalapye/mmaphashalala/), [Mmutlana](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/mahalapye/mmutlana/), [Mokgenene](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/mahalapye/mokgenene/), [Moralane](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/mahalapye/moralane/), [Mosolotshane](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/mahalapye/mosolotshane/), [Otse](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/mahalapye/otse/), [Palla Road/Dinokwe](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/mahalapye/palla-road-dinokwe/) and [Poloka](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/mahalapye/poloka/). By area it is the 38th largest of 519 census localities in Botswana. It covers 17.5% of [Mahalapye](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/mahalapye/). The centre of Shoshong is about 163 km in a straight line from Gaborone, the capital. The centre point is at 23.2559° S, 26.3858° 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 Shoshong OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Shoshong: 1 attraction; 1 monument. - Kodibeleng · attraction - Tropic of Capricorn · monument ### Nearby, outside Shoshong - Ikongwe · attraction, Ikongwe15 km 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: Shoshong - 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 - Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) · Gaborone152 km - Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport (FRW) · Francistown258 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.6 hours, sunrise around 05:23) and shortest in Jun (about 10.7 hours, sunrise around 06:53, sunset around 17:35). 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 Shoshong Open gazetteers list **70 villages, towns and localities** in Shoshong. The largest with a recorded population: Shoshong (8,887) and Bonwapitse (568). Settlements here lie between about 905 m and 1,164 m above sea level (median 1,019 m). - Bonwapitse - Dibe - Dikalane - Dinokwe - Ditweetwee - Gatalatau - Kadimotse - Kgaswe - Kgemekgeme - Kgodikwe - Kgwamathe - Kodibeleng - Konowa - Kototse - Kwapeleng - Lehatane - Lekabi - Lekopo - Lethekane - Letlakane - Letlhajwe - Letlhakeng - Letsomo - Mahibitswane - Mahutagane - Majaphofu - Makobung - Makolane - Makoro - Malau - Mamelodi - Mapapa - Marakalalo - Marutlwane - Marutwe - Masokwe - Matetsho - Matlha-Banelo - Mawa - Mhakane - Mmutlana - Modubane - Mogolori - Motabane - Motimani - Nakalapudi - Palamaokuwe - Pulenyane - Rametsana - Ramogapele - Ramoilwa - Reetsang - Segompo - Sekgwa-sa-Masarwa - Sekhu - Selinya - Semaka - Semiti - Senyane - Serepe - Seriba - Serojane - Shoshong - Swanthane - Thekwane - Thobela - Thupayarobega - Tlapaneng - Tlhopane - Tsepheahela 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 Shoshong Named natural and historic features inside Shoshong, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Hills and mountains 8 hills. - Marakalalo · 1,301 m - Ikongwe Hill · 1,280 m - Mahutagane Hill · 1,167 m - Matlha-Banelo · 1,117 m - Palamaokuwe Hill · 1,104 m - Thobela Hill · 1,095 m - Motale · 1,028 m - Garakgatshwane Hill · 1,007 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 Shoshong and the best time to visit Using the climate of Mahalapye, the warmest month is Dec (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jul (15 °C). About 425 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (85 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 80 Feb 27 68 Mar 25 56 Apr 22 29 May 19 7 Jun 16 6 Jul 15 1 Aug 18 1 Sep 23 12 Oct 26 25 Nov 27 57 Dec 27 85 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Shoshong Need Nearest mapped Distance Petrol pump Engen · Shoshong 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-23.06530&mlon=26.49590#map=17/-23.06530/26.49590) Mall Shoshong Supermarket · Shoshong 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-23.03031&mlon=26.51372#map=17/-23.03031/26.51372) School Shoshong Senior Secondary School · Shoshong 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-23.05595&mlon=26.49413#map=17/-23.05595/26.49413) 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 Shoshong Places mapped inside Shoshong in open map data, by type. - Petrol pumps3 - Shopping malls1 - Schools2 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 Mahalapye - Bonwapitse - Borotsi - Chadibe - Dibete Station - Dovedale - Ikongwe - Kalamare - Kodibeleng - Kudumatse - Maape - Machaneng - Mahalapye - Makwate - Matlhako - Mhalapitsa - Mmaphashalala - Mmutlana - Mokgenene - Mokobeng - Mokoswane - Mookane - Moralane - Moshopha - Mosolotshane - Ngwapa - Otse - Palla Road/Dinokwe - Pilikwe - Poloka - Ramokgonami - Sefhare - Seleka - Shakwe - Taupye - Tewane - Tuli - Tumasera ## Quick answers - Where is Shoshong?In Mahalapye, Central District, Botswana - What is the population of Shoshong?11,683 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Shoshong?About 26 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Shoshong?About 3.6 people per km² - What borders Shoshong?Boatlaname, Bonwapitse, Dibete Station, Ikongwe, Kodibeleng, Mahalapye, Mmaphashalala, Mmutlana, Mokgenene, Moralane, Mosolotshane, Otse, Palla Road/Dinokwe and Poloka - What is there to see in Shoshong?Kodibeleng, Tropic of Capricorn - What time zone is Shoshong in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Shoshong?Pula (BWP) - What language is spoken in Shoshong?English, Tswana (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Shoshong?70 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Shoshong?Settlements lie between 905 m and 1,164 m - What is the highest point in Shoshong?Marakalalo (1,301 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Shoshong?January to December - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Shoshong?Engen, about 24 km from the centre - How many petrol pumps are in Shoshong?3 mapped - What is the P-code of Shoshong?BW120228 (OCHA common operational dataset)