# Semitwe Locality, Tutume, Central District – Population

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

Census locality · Tutume 

# Semitwe

Semitwe is a census locality of Botswana in Tutume, Central District. It had an estimated **756 people** in 2023 on 390 km² (about 1.9 per km²). 3 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 756people (2023)
- 390km²
- 1mapped service
- 1,091 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Semitwe?

Semitwe had an estimated **756 people** in 2023 — 0.4% of Tutume, 365th of 519 census localities. There are 1,179 women for every 1,000 men (above the Tutume figure of 1,150). Spread over 390 km², that is about **1.9 people per km²**, 397th of 519 census localities.

41.0% of people are children under 15 and 11.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 23 across Tutume). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 110 children and older people.

0–4 ****100**

5–9 ****104**

10–14 ****106**

15–19 ****59**

20–24 ****42**

25–29 ****42**

30–34 ****40**

35–39 ****25**

40–44 ****36**

45–49 ****20**

50–54 ****40**

55–59 ****25**

60–64 ****31**

65–69 ****26**

70–74 ****21**

75–79 ****26**

80+ ****13**

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

## Where is Semitwe?

Semitwe lies in [Tutume](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/tutume/), [Central District](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/), [Botswana](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/). It borders 9 other census localities: [Borotsi](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/tutume/borotsi/), [Kutamogree](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/tutume/kutamogree/), [Mafongo/Hobona](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/tutume/mafongo-hobona/), [Makobo](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/tutume/makobo/), [Marapong](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/tutume/marapong/), [Marobela](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/tutume/marobela/), [Mathangwane](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/tutume/mathangwane/), [Matsitama](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/tutume/matsitama/) and [Nswazwi](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/tutume/nswazwi/). By area it is the 192nd largest of 519 census localities in Botswana. It covers 0.9% of [Tutume](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/central/tutume/). The centre of Semitwe is about 435 km in a straight line from Gaborone, the capital. The centre point is at 20.9119° S, 27.1347° E.

Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-bwa).

## Know before you go: Semitwe

- 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) · Francistown44 km
- Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) · Bulawayo184 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.4 hours, sunrise around 05:24) and shortest in Jun (about 10.9 hours, sunrise around 06:45, sunset around 17:37).

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 Semitwe

Open gazetteers list **3 villages, towns and localities** in Semitwe. Settlements here lie between about 1,080 m and 1,111 m above sea level (median 1,091 m).

- Matapudza
- Sebinanyane
- Semitwe

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 Semitwe

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

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Matapudza Hill · 1,099 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 Semitwe 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 Semitwe

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Petrol pump Engen · Natale 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-21.08360&mlon=27.29530#map=17/-21.08360/27.29530) 

Hotel Mbizi Guest House Sebina. · Marobela 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-20.86670&mlon=27.25000#map=17/-20.86670/27.25000) 

School Semitwe Primary School · Semitwe 6.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-20.93773&mlon=27.08258#map=17/-20.93773/27.08258) 

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 Semitwe

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

- Schools1

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
- Nata
- Natale
- Nkange
- Nshakashokwe
- Nswazwi
- Sebina
- Senete
- Sepako
- Shashe-Mooke
- Shashe/Semotswane
- Tonota
- Tshokatshaa
- Tutume
- Zoroga

## Quick answers

- Where is Semitwe?In Tutume, Central District, Botswana
- What is the population of Semitwe?756 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Semitwe?About 21 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Semitwe?About 1.9 people per km²
- What borders Semitwe?Borotsi, Kutamogree, Mafongo/Hobona, Makobo, Marapong, Marobela, Mathangwane, Matsitama and Nswazwi
- What time zone is Semitwe in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Semitwe?Pula (BWP)
- What language is spoken in Semitwe?English, Tswana (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Semitwe?3 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Semitwe?Settlements lie between 1,080 m and 1,111 m
- What is the highest point in Semitwe?Matapudza Hill (1,099 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Semitwe?December to October
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Semitwe?Engen, about 25 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Semitwe?BW120534 (OCHA common operational dataset)