Sub-district · Ghanzi District
# Ghanzi

Ghanzi is a sub-district of Botswana in Ghanzi District. It had an estimated 57,190 people in 2023 on 62,707 km² (about 0.9 per km²). Its main town is Ghanzi. It is divided into 27 census localities. 43 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 66 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 57,190 people (2023)
- 62,707 km²
- 27 census localities
- 66 mapped services

## How many people live in Ghanzi?

Ghanzi had an estimated 57,190 people in 2023, 16th of 28 sub-districts. There are 968 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Ghanzi District figure of 967). Spread over 62,707 km², that is about 0.9 people per km², 24th of 28 sub-districts.

31.5% of people are children under 15 and 5.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 25 years (it is 25 across Ghanzi District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 59 children and older people.
- 0–4 6,122
- 5–9 6,041
- 10–14 5,875
- 15–19 5,756
- 20–24 4,635
- 25–29 4,786
- 30–34 4,515
- 35–39 4,118
- 40–44 3,701
- 45–49 3,312
- 50–54 2,342
- 55–59 1,747
- 60–64 1,147
- 65–69 980
- 70–74 650
- 75–79 669
- 80+ 794

Source: UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is Ghanzi?

Ghanzi lies in Ghanzi District, Botswana. It borders 4 other sub-districts: Central Kgalagadi Game Reserve, Kgalagadi North, Ngamiland East and Ngamiland West. By area it is the largest of 28 sub-districts in Botswana. It covers 54.5% of Ghanzi District. The centre of Ghanzi is about 536 km in a straight line from Gaborone, the capital. The centre point is at 22.1816° S, 21.3982° E.

Source: UNFPA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around Ghanzi

OpenStreetMap lists 6 named sights in Ghanzi: 5 nature reserves; 1 museum.
- San Cultural Museum · museum
- Dqae Qare Bushman Game Farm · nature reserve
- GH/1 · nature reserve
- GH/10 · nature reserve
- GH/3 · nature reserve
- Grasslands Private Reserve · nature reserve

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Ghanzi
- Time zone UTC+2, no daylight saving · Africa/Gaborone
- Currency Pula (BWP)
- Country calling code +267
- Languages English, Tswana
- Plug types Type D, G · 230 V
- Driving side Left

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.5 hours, sunrise around 05:45) and shortest in Jun (about 10.8 hours, sunrise around 07:10, sunset around 17:57).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

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.

## Census localities of Ghanzi
| Census locality | People | per km² | Area km² | Localities | Services |
| Ghanzi | 23,220 | 145 | 160 | 2 | 34 |
| Charles Hill | 7,159 | 47 | 152 | 2 | 2 |
| Ncojane | 3,139 | 2.0 | 1,540 | 3 | 0 |
| Dekar | 3,048 | 3.2 | 968 | 3 | 2 |
| Tsootsha | 2,740 | 17 | 159 | 1 | 0 |
| Groote Laagte | 2,111 | 0.3 | 6,542 | 4 | 2 |
| New Xade | 1,876 | 7.6 | 248 | 1 | 2 |
| Qabo | 1,488 | 9.6 | 154 | 1 | 1 |
| New Xanagas | 1,355 | 0.3 | 3,945 | 2 | 2 |
| Chobokwane | 1,233 | 0.3 | 4,520 | 1 | 1 |
| Karakobis | 1,100 | 1.9 | 578 | 2 | 2 |
| Kule | 1,087 | 0.4 | 2,660 | 2 | 0 |
| Makunda | 877 | 0.3 | 2,510 | 1 | 1 |
| Kacgae | 830 | 0.1 | 12,071 | 8 | 0 |
| Bere | 800 | 0.3 | 2,515 | 1 | 1 |
| West Hanahai | 753 | 0.6 | 1,183 | 1 | 1 |
| East Hanahai | 705 | 0.2 | 2,914 | 1 | 1 |
| Dect Etin | 682 | 0.2 | 2,780 | 0 | 7 |
| B. Visser | 510 | 0.2 | 2,261 | 0 | 0 |
| Masire's Farm | 458 | 0.2 | 1,894 | 3 | 2 |
| Jerung | 394 | 0.1 | 3,439 | 0 | 1 |
| Janki Janki | 387 | 0.1 | 3,369 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Ransall | 374 | 0.6 | 593 | 1 | 1 |
| John Farm | 323 | 0.2 | 1,709 | 1 | 1 |
| Charles Sheldon | 227 | 0.3 | 827 | 1 | 0 |
| Magono Magono | 197 | 0.1 | 2,011 | 1 | 0 |
| Hans Metzler | 117 | 0.1 | 956 | 1 | 2 |

Source: UNFPA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO); UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Villages and localities in Ghanzi

Open gazetteers list 43 villages, towns and localities in Ghanzi. The largest with a recorded population: Ghanzi (19,012), Charles Hill (5,164), Ncojane (1,439), Dekar (1,043), Kuli (819) and Tshwane (214). Settlements here lie between about 1,050 m and 1,332 m above sea level (median 1,185 m).
- Barachu
- Bere
- Buitsivango
- Charles Hill
- Chobokwane
- D'kar
- Dekar
- East Hanahai
- Ghanzi
- Groote Laagte
- Kabakai
- Kacgae
- Kalkfontein
- Karaka
- Karakubis
- Kgomofatsha
- Khemsbok
- Khnaitso
- Kkhoutsa
- Kkhoutsiri
- Kuke
- Kule
- Kuli
- Kwakhanai
- Lone Tree Village
- Makunda
- Mamuno
- Massering
- Metsiimantsho
- Ncojane
- New Xade
- New Xanagas
- Nojane
- Nwali
- Nxogodimo
- Olifants Kloof
- Qabo
- Sunnyside
- Takachu
- Tlhapin
- Tshootsha
- Tshwane
- West Hanahai

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of Ghanzi

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

### Getting around

4 airfields; 1 airport.
- Ghanzi Airport
- Kgoro Pan
- Mamuno
- Oakdene
- Okwa Airport

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Ghanzi and the best time to visit

In Ghanzi, the warmest month is Dec (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (14 °C). About 428 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (96 mm) and the driest Jul (0 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 | 96 |
| Feb | 26 | 89 |
| Mar | 25 | 65 |
| Apr | 22 | 32 |
| May | 18 | 3 |
| Jun | 15 | 3 |
| Jul | 14 | 0 |
| Aug | 18 | 0 |
| Sep | 22 | 2 |
| Oct | 26 | 12 |
| Nov | 27 | 48 |
| Dec | 28 | 77 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Ghanzi

Places mapped inside Ghanzi in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 5
- Banks 2
- ATMs 2
- Petrol pumps 9
- Hotels 16
- Shopping malls 2
- Schools 21
- Pharmacies 1
- Restaurants 6
- Police stations 1
- Dental clinics 1

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers
- Where is Ghanzi? In Ghanzi District, Botswana
- What is the population of Ghanzi? 57,190 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Ghanzi? About 25 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Ghanzi? About 0.9 people per km²
- What borders Ghanzi? Central Kgalagadi Game Reserve, Kgalagadi North, Ngamiland East and Ngamiland West
- What is there to see in Ghanzi? Dqae Qare Bushman Game Farm, GH/1, GH/10, GH/3
- What time zone is Ghanzi in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Ghanzi? Pula (BWP)
- What language is spoken in Ghanzi? English, Tswana (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Ghanzi? 43 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Ghanzi? Settlements lie between 1,050 m and 1,332 m
- What is the best time to visit Ghanzi? January to December
- How many hospitals are in Ghanzi? 5 mapped
- How many banks are in Ghanzi? 2 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Ghanzi? 2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Ghanzi? 9 mapped
- What is the P-code of Ghanzi? BW1601 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Sub-district
- Area: 62,707.3 km²
- P-code: BW1601
- District: Ghanzi District
- Main town: Ghanzi

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/botswana/ghanzi/ghanzi/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.