# Kgalagadi North, Kgalagadi District – Population

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-north/

Sub-district · Kgalagadi District 

# Kgalagadi North

Kgalagadi North is a sub-district of Botswana in Kgalagadi District. It had an estimated **25,505 people** in 2023 on 51,225 km² (about 0.5 per km²). It is divided into 14 census localities. 18 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 47 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 25,505people (2023)
- 51,225km²
- 14census localities
- 47mapped services

## How many people live in Kgalagadi North?

Kgalagadi North had an estimated **25,505 people** in 2023 — 42.4% of Kgalagadi District, 22nd of 28 sub-districts. There are 998 women for every 1,000 men (below the Kgalagadi District figure of 1,017). Spread over 51,225 km², that is about **0.5 people per km²**, 26th of 28 sub-districts.

27.9% of people are children under 15 and 6.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 26 years (it is 26 across Kgalagadi District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 53 children and older people.

0–4 ****2,283**

5–9 ****2,458**

10–14 ****2,379**

15–19 ****3,487**

20–24 ****1,839**

25–29 ****2,015**

30–34 ****2,002**

35–39 ****1,755**

40–44 ****1,539**

45–49 ****1,387**

50–54 ****1,018**

55–59 ****866**

60–64 ****727**

65–69 ****554**

70–74 ****467**

75–79 ****341**

80+ ****388**

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

## Where is Kgalagadi North?

Kgalagadi North lies in [Kgalagadi District](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/), [Botswana](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/). It borders 5 other sub-districts: [Central Kgalagadi Game Reserve](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/ghanzi/central-kgalagadi-game-reserve/), [Ghanzi](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/ghanzi/ghanzi/), [Kgalagadi South](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-south/), [Kweneng West](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kweneng/kweneng-west/) and [Ngwaketse West](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/southern/ngwaketse-west/). By area it is the 4th largest of 28 sub-districts in Botswana. It covers 48.9% of [Kgalagadi District](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/). The centre of Kgalagadi North is about 447 km in a straight line from Gaborone, the capital. It is about 231 km from Tshabong, the main town of Kgalagadi District. The centre point is at 24.1431° S, 21.5290° 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 Kgalagadi North

OpenStreetMap lists 5 named sights in Kgalagadi North: 4 nature reserves; 1 viewpoint.

- KD/1 Ukhwi Wildlife Management Area · nature reserve
- KD/12 Inalegolo · nature reserve
- KD/2 Zutshwa Community Concession · nature reserve
- KD/6 Maake Wildlife Management Area · nature reserve
- Rooi Rambuka Pan · viewpoint

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: Kgalagadi North

- Time zoneUTC+2, no daylight saving · Africa/Gaborone
- CurrencyPula (BWP)
- Country calling code+267
- LanguagesEnglish, Tswana
- Plug typesType D, G · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.6 hours, sunrise around 05:40) and shortest in Jun (about 10.7 hours, sunrise around 07:14, sunset around 17:53).

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.

## Census localities of Kgalagadi North

Census locality People per km² Area km² Localities Services 

[Kang](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-north/kang/) 10,052 2.7 3,713 2 29 

[Hukuntsi](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-north/hukuntsi/) 5,087 10 502 1 13 

[Lehututu](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-north/lehututu/) 2,145 2.9 729 1 0 

[Hunhukwe](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-north/hunhukwe/) 1,502 0.5 2,743 1 1 

[Lokgwabe](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-north/lokgwabe/) 1,435 7.0 204 1 0 

[Tshane](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-north/tshane/) 1,385 2.4 568 1 0 

[Inalegolo](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-north/inalegolo/) 702 0.1 7,241 1 0 

[Phuduhudu](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-north/phuduhudu/) 652 0.2 3,310 2 0 

[Zutswa](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-north/zutswa/) 565 0.0 20,897 2 0 

[Ukwi](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-north/ukwi/) 552 0.1 6,958 2 1 

[Monong](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-north/monong/) 413 0.3 1,402 1 1 

[Make](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-north/make/) 408 0.4 1,093 1 0 

[Ngwatle](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-north/ngwatle/) 330 0.4 744 1 0 

[Ncaang](https://wherepedia.org/botswana/kgalagadi/kgalagadi-north/ncaang/) 277 0.2 1,150 1 2 

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

## Villages and localities in Kgalagadi North

Open gazetteers list **18 villages, towns and localities** in Kgalagadi North. The largest with a recorded population: Kang (6,764), Hukuntsi (5,224), Lehututu (1,942), Lokwabe (1,473) and Tshane (969). Settlements here lie between about 1,070 m and 1,272 m above sea level (median 1,141 m).

- Hukuntsi
- Hunhukwe
- Inalegolo
- Kakamashe
- Kang
- Kubu A Hachwe
- Lehututu
- Lokgwabe
- Lokwabe
- Make
- Mantshe
- Monong
- Ncaang
- Ngwatle
- Palamakoloi
- Phuduhudu
- Tshane
- Zutshwa

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 Kgalagadi North

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

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Kakwi Hill · 1,115 m

### Getting around

3 airports.

- Hukuntsi Airport
- Kang Airport
- Tshane 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 Kgalagadi North and the best time to visit

In Kgalagadi North, the warmest month is Jan (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (13 °C). About 312 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Feb (59 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 28 59 

Feb 27 59 

Mar 26 49 

Apr 22 30 

May 18 6 

Jun 14 2 

Jul 13 0 

Aug 16 0 

Sep 21 2 

Oct 25 17 

Nov 26 34 

Dec 28 52 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kgalagadi North

Places mapped inside Kgalagadi North in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals1
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps8
- Hotels20
- Shopping malls3
- Schools10
- Colleges and universities2
- Restaurants1
- 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.

## Quick answers

- Where is Kgalagadi North?In Kgalagadi District, Botswana
- What is the population of Kgalagadi North?25,505 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kgalagadi North?About 26 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kgalagadi North?About 0.5 people per km²
- What borders Kgalagadi North?Central Kgalagadi Game Reserve, Ghanzi, Kgalagadi South, Kweneng West and Ngwaketse West
- What is there to see in Kgalagadi North?KD/1 Ukhwi Wildlife Management Area, KD/12 Inalegolo, KD/2 Zutshwa Community Concession, KD/6 Maake Wildlife Management Area
- What time zone is Kgalagadi North in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Kgalagadi North?Pula (BWP)
- What language is spoken in Kgalagadi North?English, Tswana (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kgalagadi North?18 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kgalagadi North?Settlements lie between 1,070 m and 1,272 m
- What is the highest point in Kgalagadi North?Kakwi Hill (1,115 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Kgalagadi North?January to December
- How many hospitals are in Kgalagadi North?1 mapped
- How many banks are in Kgalagadi North?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kgalagadi North?8 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kgalagadi North?BW1702 (OCHA common operational dataset)