# Nata Locality, Tutume, Central District – Population

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/tutume/nata/

Census locality · Tutume 

# Nata

Nata is a census locality of Botswana in Tutume, Central District. It had an estimated **11,434 people** in 2023 on 2,006 km² (about 5.7 per km²). 2 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 25 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 11,434people (2023)
- 2,006km²
- 25mapped services
- 912 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Nata?

Nata had an estimated **11,434 people** in 2023 — 6.2% of Tutume, 33rd of 519 census localities. There are 1,054 women for every 1,000 men (below the Tutume figure of 1,150). Spread over 2,006 km², that is about **5.7 people per km²**, 286th of 519 census localities.

31.6% of people are children under 15 and 5.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 23 across Tutume). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 58 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,216**

5–9 ****1,149**

10–14 ****1,245**

15–19 ****2,077**

20–24 ****765**

25–29 ****792**

30–34 ****712**

35–39 ****624**

40–44 ****636**

45–49 ****573**

50–54 ****422**

55–59 ****333**

60–64 ****288**

65–69 ****193**

70–74 ****158**

75–79 ****114**

80+ ****137**

Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-bwa).

## Where is Nata?

Nata lies in [Tutume](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/tutume/), [Central District](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/), [Botswana](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/). It borders 10 other census localities: [Dukwi](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/tutume/dukwi/), [Gweta](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/tutume/gweta/), [Maposa](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/tutume/maposa/), [Mmanxotae](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/tutume/mmanxotae/), [Mmeya](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/tutume/mmeya/), [Mosetse](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/tutume/mosetse/), [Sepako](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/tutume/sepako/), [Sowa Town](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/sowa-town/sowa-town/sowa-town/), [Tutume](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/tutume/tutume/) and [Zoroga](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/tutume/zoroga/). By area it is the 64th largest of 519 census localities in Botswana. It covers 4.7% of [Tutume](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/tutume/). The centre of Nata is about 476 km in a straight line from Gaborone, the capital. The centre point is at 20.3963° S, 26.4220° 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 Nata

OpenStreetMap lists 5 named sights in Nata: 2 attractions; 2 nature reserves; 1 viewpoint.

- CT/12 Soad Ashe Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Nata Bird Sanctuary · nature reserve
- Hide · viewpoint
- Nata Wildlife Sanctuary · attraction
- Sun set point · 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: Nata

- 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) · Francistown138 km
- Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) · Bulawayo234 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.4 hours, sunrise around 05:28) and shortest in Jun (about 10.9 hours, sunrise around 06:47, sunset around 17:41).

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 Nata

Open gazetteers list **2 villages, towns and localities** in Nata. The largest with a recorded population: Nata (7,779).

- Dukwi
- Nata

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 Nata

Named natural and historic features inside Nata, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

1 river or stream.

- Shua River

### Getting around

1 airport.

- Nata 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 Nata 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/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Nata

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Nata Clinic · Nata 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-20.20792&mlon=26.18635#map=17/-20.20792/26.18635) 

Bank Barclays · Nata 33 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-20.21035&mlon=26.18110#map=17/-20.21035/26.18110) 

Petrol pump Shell · Nata 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-20.58614&mlon=26.52990#map=17/-20.58614/26.52990) 

Hotel Nata Lodge · Nata 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-20.22408&mlon=26.26768#map=17/-20.22408/26.26768) 

Mall Falcon General Dealer · Nata 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-20.21603&mlon=26.18873#map=17/-20.21603/26.18873) 

School Sowa Primary School · Sowa Town 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-20.56413&mlon=26.22144#map=17/-20.56413/26.22144) 

Police station Police Station Nata · Nata 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-20.21368&mlon=26.18473#map=17/-20.21368/26.18473) 

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 Nata

Places mapped inside Nata in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals1
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps7
- Hotels6
- Shopping malls3
- Schools2
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants3
- 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
- Gweta
- Jamataka
- Kutamogree
- Lepashe
- Mabesekwa
- Mafongo/Hobona
- Maitengwe
- Makobo
- Makuta
- Mandunyane
- Maposa
- Marapong
- Marobela
- Mathangwane
- Matobo
- Matsitama
- Mmanxotae
- Mmeya
- Mokubilo
- Mosetse
- Natale
- Nkange
- Nshakashokwe
- Nswazwi
- Sebina
- Semitwe
- Senete
- Sepako
- Shashe-Mooke
- Shashe/Semotswane
- Tonota
- Tshokatshaa
- Tutume
- Zoroga

## Quick answers

- Where is Nata?In Tutume, Central District, Botswana
- What is the population of Nata?11,434 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Nata?About 20 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Nata?About 5.7 people per km²
- What borders Nata?Dukwi, Gweta, Maposa, Mmanxotae, Mmeya, Mosetse, Sepako, Sowa Town, Tutume and Zoroga
- What is there to see in Nata?CT/12 Soad Ashe Game Reserve, Hide, Nata Bird Sanctuary, Nata Wildlife Sanctuary
- What time zone is Nata in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Nata?Pula (BWP)
- What language is spoken in Nata?English, Tswana (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Nata?2 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Nata?December to October
- Where is the nearest hospital to Nata?Nata Clinic, about 32 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Nata?Barclays, about 33 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Nata?Shell, about 24 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Nata?1 mapped
- How many banks are in Nata?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Nata?7 mapped
- What is the P-code of Nata?BW120502 (OCHA common operational dataset)