# Gweta Locality, Tutume, Central District – Population > Source: https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/tutume/gweta/ Census locality · Tutume # Gweta Gweta is a census locality of Botswana in Tutume, Central District. It had an estimated **6,801 people** in 2023 on 20,980 km² (about 0.3 per km²). 24 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 23 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 6,801people (2023) - 20,980km² - 23mapped services - 929 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Gweta? Gweta had an estimated **6,801 people** in 2023 — 3.7% of Tutume, 58th of 519 census localities. There are 1,057 women for every 1,000 men (below the Tutume figure of 1,150). Spread over 20,980 km², that is about **0.3 people per km²**, 476th of 519 census localities. 34.3% of people are children under 15 and 7.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 26 years (it is 23 across Tutume). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 73 children and older people. 0–4 ****838** 5–9 ****784** 10–14 ****712** 15–19 ****504** 20–24 ****468** 25–29 ****456** 30–34 ****453** 35–39 ****424** 40–44 ****359** 45–49 ****366** 50–54 ****368** 55–59 ****283** 60–64 ****249** 65–69 ****156** 70–74 ****171** 75–79 ****89** 80+ ****121** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-bwa). ## Where is Gweta? Gweta lies in [Tutume](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/tutume/), [Central District](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/), [Botswana](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/). It borders 15 other census localities: [Dukwi](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/tutume/dukwi/), [Kumaga](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/boteti/kumaga/), [Maposa](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/tutume/maposa/), [Maun](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/maun/), [Mmatshumo](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/boteti/mmatshumo/), [Mopipi](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/boteti/mopipi/), [Mosu](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/boteti/mosu/), [Nata](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/tutume/nata/), [Number Seven](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/chobe/chobe/number-seven/), [Phuduhudu](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/north-west/ngamiland-east/phuduhudu/), [Sepako](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/tutume/sepako/), [Sowa Town](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/sowa-town/sowa-town/sowa-town/), [Tshokatshaa](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/tutume/tshokatshaa/), [Tsienyane/Rakops](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/boteti/tsienyane-rakops/) and [Zoroga](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/tutume/zoroga/). By area it is the 3rd largest of 519 census localities in Botswana. It covers 48.8% of [Tutume](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/tutume/). The centre of Gweta is about 534 km in a straight line from Gaborone, the capital. The centre point is at 19.8609° S, 25.5860° 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 Gweta OpenStreetMap lists 11 named sights in Gweta: 6 attractions; 4 nature reserves; 1 viewpoint. - CT/1 · nature reserve - CT/11 · nature reserve - CT/2 Concession · nature reserve - CT/3 Concession · nature reserve - Kaoza Spring · viewpoint - Chapman's Baobab · attraction - Giant Baobab Tree · attraction - Grass Plain · attraction - Green's Baobab · attraction - Zebra Waterhole · attraction - tjumutjumuga · 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: Gweta - 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 - Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) · Victoria Falls198 km - Maun International Airport (MUB) · Maun226 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 05:33) and shortest in Jun (about 10.9 hours, sunrise around 06:49, sunset around 17:45). 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 Gweta Open gazetteers list **24 villages, towns and localities** in Gweta. The largest with a recorded population: Gweta (5,548). Settlements here lie between about 904 m and 1,029 m above sea level (median 929 m). - Boleki Village - Gadyana Pits - Gerufa - Gobokonkwane - Gucta - Gweta - Kaokae - Kaunkwankwata - Kauxae - Matlamanyane - Metsematluko - Nekati - Segara - Sexara - Tamaku - Thabatshukudu - Thabatskudu - Tshapatain - Tshoroga - Tshwagong - Tsigara - Txlhonya - Xauxara - Xixana 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 Gweta Named natural and historic features inside Gweta, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Coast and islands 1 island. - Gabasari Island ### Getting around 1 airport. - Sua Pan Airport 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 Gweta and the best time to visit Using the climate of Tutume, the warmest month is Nov (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (17 °C). About 459 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (100 mm) and the driest Aug (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to October**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 27 100 Feb 26 97 Mar 26 65 Apr 23 21 May 20 3 Jun 17 3 Jul 17 0 Aug 20 0 Sep 24 5 Oct 28 17 Nov 28 54 Dec 28 95 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Gweta Places mapped inside Gweta in open map data, by type. - Hospitals1 - Petrol pumps5 - Hotels7 - Shopping malls5 - Schools4 - Police stations1 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 Tutume - Borolong - Borotsi - Chadibe - Changate - Dagwi - Dukwi - Goshwe - Jamataka - Kutamogree - Lepashe - Mabesekwa - Mafongo/Hobona - Maitengwe - Makobo - Makuta - Mandunyane - Maposa - Marapong - Marobela - Mathangwane - Matobo - Matsitama - Mmanxotae - Mmeya - Mokubilo - Mosetse - Nata - Natale - Nkange - Nshakashokwe - Nswazwi - Sebina - Semitwe - Senete - Sepako - Shashe-Mooke - Shashe/Semotswane - Tonota - Tshokatshaa - Tutume - Zoroga ## Quick answers - Where is Gweta?In Tutume, Central District, Botswana - What is the population of Gweta?6,801 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Gweta?About 26 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Gweta?About 0.3 people per km² - What borders Gweta?Dukwi, Kumaga, Maposa, Maun, Mmatshumo, Mopipi, Mosu, Nata, Number Seven, Phuduhudu, Sepako, Sowa Town, Tshokatshaa, Tsienyane/Rakops and Zoroga - What is there to see in Gweta?CT/1, CT/11, CT/2 Concession, CT/3 Concession - What time zone is Gweta in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Gweta?Pula (BWP) - What language is spoken in Gweta?English, Tswana (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Gweta?24 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Gweta?Settlements lie between 904 m and 1,029 m - What is the best time to visit Gweta?December to October - How many hospitals are in Gweta?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Gweta?5 mapped - What is the P-code of Gweta?BW120529 (OCHA common operational dataset)